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Daniel Aaron Dryer

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Daniel Aaron Dryer

Birth
Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois, USA
Death
13 Sep 1924 (aged 70)
Emporia, Lyon County, Kansas, USA
Burial
Emporia, Lyon County, Kansas, USA Add to Map
Plot
Section 16 - Lot 42 - Space 1
Memorial ID
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Married to Harriet Ann Elstun on 26 Jan 1886 in Liberty, Adams Co, IL. In 1900, he was the Marshal of Emporia. He also served on the city commission.

From the City of Emporia's website:

In the northwest corner of the City, surrounding the Water Treatment Plant, is 40 acre Dryer Park. Access to this area is from 24th Avenue.

Named in honor of Dan Dryer, a Street and Utility Commissioner of the early 1900's, this park came about as the result of his search for a more permanent water supply for the City of Emporia. The Commissioner also was known for the Dryer's "4-inch bath", due to his urging of Emporia's citizens to limit the depth of their Saturday night bath to four inches. Another story regarding this park was that years ago, during an intense heat wave, people from town brought blankets and tents to the park in the evening, benefitting from the breezes up on the hill. As one time this park featured a wading pool, bath house, and restroom.

A recent improvement to Dryer Park is the Buck Fund Dog Park. This area was put into use in May 2006 and offers fenced areas for dogs to run and play off-leash with many dog-friendly features.
Married to Harriet Ann Elstun on 26 Jan 1886 in Liberty, Adams Co, IL. In 1900, he was the Marshal of Emporia. He also served on the city commission.

From the City of Emporia's website:

In the northwest corner of the City, surrounding the Water Treatment Plant, is 40 acre Dryer Park. Access to this area is from 24th Avenue.

Named in honor of Dan Dryer, a Street and Utility Commissioner of the early 1900's, this park came about as the result of his search for a more permanent water supply for the City of Emporia. The Commissioner also was known for the Dryer's "4-inch bath", due to his urging of Emporia's citizens to limit the depth of their Saturday night bath to four inches. Another story regarding this park was that years ago, during an intense heat wave, people from town brought blankets and tents to the park in the evening, benefitting from the breezes up on the hill. As one time this park featured a wading pool, bath house, and restroom.

A recent improvement to Dryer Park is the Buck Fund Dog Park. This area was put into use in May 2006 and offers fenced areas for dogs to run and play off-leash with many dog-friendly features.


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