NRHP: Legion Memorial Park

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Legion Memorial Park

NRHP Reference #: 04001407

NRHP Listing Date: 20041229

Location

Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska

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Summary

Founders of Auburn set aside land for city park space in 1883; it was renamed American Legion Memorial Park in 1930. Over the years the park developed through the enthusiasm and generosity of the community of Auburn and projects funded by the Works Progress Administration.

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