Ashland Cemetery War Memorial - Ashland, OR - Non-Specific Veteran Memorials on Waymarking.com

Ashland Cemetery is a pioneer cemetery and contains the graves of the oldest pioneers of Ashland. Located in the heart of the cemetery is an older multi-war memorial made of granite that reads:

A.D.                    1921 IN COMMEMORATION OF ALL WHO SERVED IN DEFENSE OF THE FLAG SINCE THE BIRTH OF THIS NATION ERECTED BY PATRIOTIC CITIZENS OF ASHLAND AMERICAN REVOLUTION CIVIL WAR          INDIAN WAR WORLD WAR

This is the oldest war memorial I've come across and noted for that fact with the mention of the 'World War' and not 'World War I'. Other wars are also etched in stone on the left, right and back side of the monument. Also of note is the fact that war memorials mentioning the Revolutionary War are uncommon in my part of the country so it is a nice find to come across this memorial here in Ashland.

This memorial blends in nicely with the other internments here. Ashland Cemetery is also listed in the National Register of Historic Places. This cemetery is definitely worth the visit if you get the chance.

Type of Memorial: Multi-War Memorial Wars mentioned (Multi-war only): Revolutionary War Civil War Indian War World War War of 1812 Mexican War Spanish American War In Honor Of: In commemoration of all who served in defense of the Flag since the borth of the Nation Marker Text: Please read marker test above. Date of dedication: 1921 Who Put it Here?: Patriotic citizens of Ashland Description of Memorial: Please read description above.

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