OOS Sculpture

Ross County World War I Memorial

Date Unknown / Creator Unknown / Chillicothe

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This monument depicts a World War I soldier striding forward holding a rifle at waist-height in his proper left hand, holding his right hand high above his head. A plaque on the base is inscribed, "In honor of the boys from Ross County who gave their lives in the service of their country 1917 - 1919," with a list of names following.

Location: Yoctangee Park, E Water St.

County

: Ross

Citation

: “Ross County World War I Memorial,” Ohio Outdoor Sculpture , accessed March 24, 2023, https://www.sculpturecenter.org/oosi/items/show/1641.

Title

Ross County World War I Memorial

Description

This monument depicts a World War I soldier striding forward holding a rifle at waist-height in his proper left hand, holding his right hand high above his head. A plaque on the base is inscribed, "In honor of the boys from Ross County who gave their lives in the service of their country 1917 - 1919," with a list of names following.

Location City

Location County

Location Site

Location Street

E Water St.