Barton County Memorial Park

Barton County Memorial Park In early 2020 work began on the Barton County Memorial Park, on the grounds of the old Barton County Memorial Hospital.

On this land we honor the 69 Barton County men that died in WWII.

What is Gordie saying to the driver? Funniest caption wins a BCMP t-shirt
05/05/2026

What is Gordie saying to the driver? Funniest caption wins a BCMP t-shirt

We are pleased to announce that Sober As A Judge has donated a two hour concert on June 13. Proceeds from this event wil...
05/05/2026

We are pleased to announce that Sober As A Judge has donated a two hour concert on June 13. Proceeds from this event will go towards Phase II of the Famous Missouri Veteran's Monument.

The Willie Graham Memorial Car Show held on May 2nd was another big success this year, raising over $2,700. This was the...
05/04/2026

The Willie Graham Memorial Car Show held on May 2nd was another big success this year, raising over $2,700. This was the fifth year we have hosted this event and it never fails to disappoint. Mother Nature blessed us with some great weather. It is such a win-win for everybody. People visiting that day got to see some beautiful classic cars, we get to show off all the progress we have made at the Memorial Park and my favorite part; getting to hangout with some great people. And although Mother Nature provides the weather, it is because of so many people that the day went smoothly. If you know me, you know I hate listing people because I usually forget somebody. But I am going to give it a try. If I forgot you, I apologize.

Patricia and Bill Nixon, Edith Todd, Gordie Godfrey, Brian Ford, Sharron Cherry and Stan Cherry with Lamar Cruise Night. Volunteers Kathleen Dimond, Jantzen Davis, Larry Fast and Sue Bennett. Also, Noah Schiltz and Freedom Fi****ms, Casey Woods, Danny Little with ShowMe Wagyu Charities, Southwest Sanitation and the City of Lamar.

I don’t say it enough and I should, a big thank you to Barton County Commissioners David Johnson, Jeff Tucker and Ben Reed. A lot of people don’t know it but they actually own the property as well as the building on the southeast corner. The BCMP board owns everything in it, benches, monuments, etc. They have let us use the building for the past six years for numerous events such as the Quilts of Valor presentations, Memorial Day ceremonies, Historical Society meetings, Veteran’s Day candle lighting, Memorial Park board meetings and the yearly Christmas Toy Drive. We could not do any of these events without a building to work out of.

And last but certainly not least, thank you to everybody that came out Saturday to buy a burger or participate in the car show. It is because of you that we look forward to this event every year.

Hopefully Mother Nature will cooperate and we won't have to move it to Moore Pavilion like we did last year
05/04/2026

Hopefully Mother Nature will cooperate and we won't have to move it to Moore Pavilion like we did last year

05/03/2026

It was a beautiful day for a car show. Thank you to everybody that came out. I will have more photos and details later.

Two days until the Willie Graham Memorial Car Show. Should be beautiful weather. Come out, buy a burger and support the ...
04/30/2026

Two days until the Willie Graham Memorial Car Show. Should be beautiful weather. Come out, buy a burger and support the Memorial Park. While you are there, check out some awesome classic cars.

We are pleased to announce that the 5th Annual Willie Graham Memorial Car Show will take place at the Memorial Park on M...
04/24/2026

We are pleased to announce that the 5th Annual Willie Graham Memorial Car Show will take place at the Memorial Park on May 2nd. This is one of the highlights of the year for us and a great way to show off all the progress we have made at the park.

Come on down to see some beautiful classic cars, grab a burger or just hang out. Hopefully Mother Nature will cooperate.

04/16/2026

First correct answer wins a BCMP t-shirt.

Of the 875 military members represented in the Memorial Park, how many are female?

The latest round of veteran pavers have been engraved and picked up. Just need some good, consistent weather before they...
04/15/2026

The latest round of veteran pavers have been engraved and picked up. Just need some good, consistent weather before they can he laid. So stay tuned.

Thank you Hippy Johnston for donating to the Flag Club
04/07/2026

Thank you Hippy Johnston for donating to the Flag Club

03/30/2026

To the people who have not sent in their veteran paver info, you need to do so NOW. Orders will be sent in Tuesday morning. Thanks

We would like to thank Darla and Gerald Reno (mostly Darla) for donating to the FLAG CLUB
03/29/2026

We would like to thank Darla and Gerald Reno (mostly Darla) for donating to the FLAG CLUB

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Lamar, MO
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