Garfield Memorial Wayside Chapel - Garfield, Kansas
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
N 38° 04.715 W 099° 14.348
14S E 479027 N 4214561
Marker for wayside chapel in small park on east side of Garfield, Kansas.
Waymark Code: WMEK56
Location: Kansas, United States
Date Posted: 06/07/2012
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member GEO*Trailblazer 1
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Garfield Memorial Wayside Chapel


In 1873, Ohio Congressman James A. Garfield, later the 20th President of the United States, was honored by former citizens from his District by naming their twon for him.  In appreciation he gave a bell to the community for the first church to be erectred in Garfield.

The Congregational Church built in 1875 was the recipient of the bell.

The Wayside Chapel is a memorial to the first Congregational Church with its cornerstone, and that historic bell.

The stone at the base of this marker is the original step to the firs church

Travelers on Highway 56 are invited to pause for prayer to Gon on life's journey.


Marker Name: Garfield Memorial Wayside Chapel

Marker Type: Rest Area

Marker text:
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Marker Location: Pawnee

Year Marker Placed: Not listed

Official Marker Number: Not listed

Name of agency setting marker: Not listed

Marker Web Address: Not listed
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