World War I Memorial
1927 / Creator Unknown / Washington Court House
This granite memorial is topped with two bronze eagles. The center portion of the memorial features four bronze plaques (two on the front, two on the back) with the names of the battles in which American forces participated in France (Argonne, Maine, Scoissons, and St. Mihiel). There are two additional bronze plaques (one on either side of the memorial) designed with an eagle and shield at the top and lists of the names of the Fayette County soldiers who died during the war.
This memorial, dedicated on November 11, 1927, replaced a previous memorial arch that had originally been dedicated in 1919. The bronze eagles and plaques were transferred from the arch to the new memorial.
Location: Fayette County Courthouse, 110 E Court St
Title
World War I Memorial
Description
This granite memorial is topped with two bronze eagles. The center portion of the memorial features four bronze plaques (two on the front, two on the back) with the names of the battles in which American forces participated in France (Argonne, Maine, Scoissons, and St. Mihiel). There are two additional bronze plaques (one on either side of the memorial) designed with an eagle and shield at the top and lists of the names of the Fayette County soldiers who died during the war.
This memorial, dedicated on November 11, 1927, replaced a previous memorial arch that had originally been dedicated in 1919. The bronze eagles and plaques were transferred from the arch to the new memorial.
This memorial, dedicated on November 11, 1927, replaced a previous memorial arch that had originally been dedicated in 1919. The bronze eagles and plaques were transferred from the arch to the new memorial.
Date
1927
Subject
Source
Information about this sculpture was generously collected and supplied by members of the The Fayette County Historical Society.
Publisher
Ohio Outdoor Sculpture
Identifier
2172
Location City
Location County
Location Notes
south lawn of courthouse square
Location Site
Location Street
110 E Court St
Location Type
Installation Date
1927
Inscription
Carved into base:
"Erected to/those from Fayette County/who served their country/in the World War./Dedicated Nov. 11, 1927"
"Erected to/those from Fayette County/who served their country/in the World War./Dedicated Nov. 11, 1927"
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