Mount Hope Cemetery, Hiawatha
THE DAVIS MEMORIAL
Located in Mount Hope Cemetery in Hiawatha, KS is one of the finalists for the 8 wonders of Kansas, The Davis Memorial.
John Milburn Davis erected this memorial to the sacred memory of his beloved wife Sarah E. Davis. Learn the very interesting history of the Davis Memorial HERE
Want to know more? Give the Hiawatha Chamber and Visitors Bureau a call 785-742-7136
Photo by Jamie Arneson
ELIZABETH OEHLER KREBS 1848 - 1931
Located in Mount Hope Cemetery in Hiawatha, KS is the gravesite in memory of Mrs. Krebs, Nation's Oldest Halloween Parade Founder.
Though she died in 1931, her spirit lives on as ceremonial grand marshal of the daytime children's parade and evening grand parade, both led by a truck bearing flowers and a sign: "In Memory of Mrs. Krebs, Parade Founder." Learn more about her memorial HERE
Want to know more? Give the Hiawatha Chamber and Visitors Bureau a call 785-742-7136
Photo by Katherine Miller
VETERAN MEMORIALS
Veteran memorials are proudly displayed at the Mount Hope Cemetery and Hiawatha Cemetery in Hiawatha, KS.
In memory of those who answered the call to serve their country during a time of war. Every Christmas, locals place wreathes at both veteran memorials to honor those who served in the United States military.
Want to know more? Give the Hiawatha Chamber and Visitors Bureau a call 785-742-7136
Photo by Katherine Miller
Mount Hope Cemetery is the home of the world famous Davis Memorial.
