Korean War Veterans Memorial

Korean War Veterans Memorial

The Korean War Veterans memorial commemorates the service and sacrifice of those who served in the armed forces from 1950 to 1955 during the Korean War.

The memorial was created with the Korean War Veterans Association Chapter #181. Overland Park is honored to be the caretaker of the memorial.

Address

11902 Lowell Ave
Overland Park, KS 66213

Phone

913-327-6643

Hours

5 a.m.-10 p.m.

Admission

Free

Memorial Features

At the memorial, experience:

  • 30 granite panels engraved with Korean War information and events
  • Plaques for each of the five military service branches
  • A Purple Heart panel and dedication panel

Eight of the 30 panels carry the names of 415 Kansas soldiers who were lost in the war.

The memorial honors all who were lost in the Korean War and specifically recognizes the sacrifices of Kansas veterans.

The memorial features "Remembering" by Charles Goslin.

The memorial features panels for each of the five military service branches.

The memorial honors all who were lost in the Korean War.

Formations represent the rugged terrain of the Korean landscape and lead to the plaza, where you can honor the sacrifices of service members, and view "Remembering" by Charles Goslin.

The memorial honors all who were lost in the Korean War.

The Overland Park Korean War Veterans Memorial is on the southwest corner of 119th and Lowell, at the Tomahawk Ridge Community Center.