Sturges Memorial Kugel Ball - Concordia, KS
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member linkys
N 39° 34.145 W 097° 39.640
14S E 615041 N 4380788
This Kugel Ball is a most intriguing memorial that located in front of the Cloud County Courthouse.
Waymark Code: WMEYTZ
Location: Kansas, United States
Date Posted: 07/24/2012
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member riston2
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p>An 1800 pound granite ball floats on a cushion of moving water and slowly rotates. YouTube video. Plaque reads:

In Memory Of
Frederick Wilmont Sturges
1843--1927
And His Wife
Mary Jane Sturges
1843--1918

They came to Concordia from New York City in 1872,
helped build this community, and died here
Where is this ball located: County Courthouse lawn

In use?: Yes

Material: Granite

Can you push it around?: Yes
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