Nicholas County Veterans Memorial Park
Introduction
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This memorial park was built from donations raised between 1944 and the park's dedication in 1947. It has been sustained by county funds and donations, and has grown to include a variety of amenities, as well as a memorial for local service members. The park has a paved walking trail, playground, tennis court, and pool. It also features a three panel marker with the names of all of the residents of Nicholas County who died while serving in the armed forces.
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This historic one room schoolhouse was moved to the park and is available for educational tours and school groups.
Backstory and Context
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In the early 1940s, leaders of the county recognized the need for a public recreational area. A committee was formed and local members donated a total of $14,5000 to purchase the farm of Paul McCoy. For their part, the McCoy family agreed to sell their land at a significant discount. They and other supporters were willing to make financial sacrifices so that the park would provide a space for the children of the county. They dedicated the park in 1947 in honor of the county's veterans of World War Two.
Sources
Veterans Memorial Park History. http://www.ncvmp.org/index.php/history