The fifty people who attended the Memorial Day services on Monday, May 26, at the Prairiedale Cemetery enjoyed a tribute by the Chapman American Legion Post # 240 and the Fort Riley Honor Guard. The presence of both groups added a special significance to the event hosted by the Talmage Historical Society to honor Civil War veterans.

After an opening prayer by Post Chaplin Darrold Dunham, Commander Ronald Kabat gave a short welcome followed by THS museum director Verl Coup who read a list of names of people who were buried in the cemetery this past year.

Coup then followed with the presentation of the Civil War Veterans who are buried in the cemetery, and a wreath was laid at the tomb of decorated Civil War Veteran Alonzo Vickers. A 21-gun-salute followed by the playing of taps concluded the ceremony.

The Talmage Historical Society would like to thank Post 240 for their special participation in our tribute to honor Civil War veterans.

Civil War Veterans History

The Civil War 1861- 1865 contains biographies and obituaries of the 22 Civil War Veterans buried in the Prairiedale Cemetery.

Civil War 1861 (opens in Adobe PDF)