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March 19, 2005: Making sure the Stone is still there!
Photo by Sharol Cutrell |
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June 24, 2005: Recovering the First Guide Meridian East stone in preparation of the Event.
Photo by S. Cutrell |
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The Original Stone in its proper NE-SW alignment. (looking West).
Photo by R. Heiden |
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Found the stone again. Stone set June 24, 1855, by Charles Manners.
Photo by S. Cutrell |
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The Brass Cap by Bernsten that was attached to the stone.
Photo by S. Cutrell |
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Chaining Contest: A Couple of "Rookies" on Line!!
Photo by S. Brosemer |
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Cam Howell Holds an Authentic Gunter's Chain that was the type used by Ledlie and Manners. Chain Courtesy of Dean with Griner & Schmitz, Kansas City
Photo by M. Riggert |
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Literally Following in the Footsteps of the Original Surveyor, Joseph Ledlie.
Photo by M. Riggert |
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Bill Heller, McPherson Co. (KS) County Surveyor, brings up the rear.
Photo by P. Koerner |
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Lynn Engle takes a GPS reading on the Stone.
Photo by P. Koerner |
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Aletha and Ken Martin Provide Wagon Rides Back to Camp for the Chaining Crews
Photo by S. Brosemer |
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Cam Howell shows proper technique as rear chainman (sideways to line always)!
Photo by M. Riggert |
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Photo from the Marysville Advocate
Courtesy of the Marysville Advocate |
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The Martin's Wagon added an air of history to the preceedings.
Photo by Steve Cobb |
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As did the Cliffords (father/daughter).
Photo by Jerry Penry |
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Jerry Penry places the iron monument box over the GLO stone.
Photo by P. Koerner |
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A crowd gathers to observe the remonumentation. (Looking North into Nebraska)
Photo by S. Cutrell |
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Three Generations enjoy the day! Smiles were as abundant as the sunshine.
Photo by S. Cutrell |
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Witnesses were set in PVC & concrete in each of the 4 quadrants at the intersection.
Photo by S. Cutrell |
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Jerry Penry is presented with a much deserved Commemorative Paperweight from Gene Thomsen.
Photo by R. Heiden |
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At the Liberty American Legion, Jerry and Steve discuss the events that lead to the setting of the stone.
Photo by P. Koerner |
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Note the 4 Lewis and Clark Jefferson Nickels at the 4 cardinal directions. Buffalo side E & W and Jefferson side N-S.
Photo by S. Brosemer |
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Jerry Penry (left) and Gene Thomsen (right) admire the completed Remonumentation.
Photo by S. Brosemer |
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Jerry, Gene and Steve Finish what they started!
Photo by S. Cutrell |
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Jerry Penry and Steve Brosemer celebrate the completion of the successful joint project between Nebraska and Kansas.
Photo by Jerry Penry |
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The Cast Iron Monument on the High Bank of the Missouri River, 60 miles East of the 1GME. Set May 8, 1855, the Beginning of our story.
Photo by S. Brosemer |
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The stone at the 6th P.M. and the Baseline. 48 Miles West of the 1GME. Set June 11, 1856. Remonumented June 11, 1987.
Photo by J. Penry |
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The Memorial at the 6th P.M. Doesn't the First Guide Meridian Need at least a sign too?
Photo by S. Cutrell |
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James H. Brosemer, one of the Surveyors of the 6th P.M.
Photo by S. Cutrell |
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