Columbus Memorial Park - Columbus, TX - Non-Specific Veteran Memorials on Waymarking.com

Although there is no dedication date on this monument it can safely be dated as between 1945 and 1953.

Enoch Edward Irwin
Mayor, City of Columbus
April 14, 1941 - April 13, 1953

"Enoch Edward Irwin was installed as mayor on April 14, 1941, and served until April 13, 1953. During his tenure, the city acquired and developed Columbus Memorial Park, containing the municipal swimming pool and golf course, the livestock and rodeo grounds, and the high school baseball and football fields..."

Columbus Wall of Mayors (visit link)

Type of Memorial: Multi-War Memorial Wars mentioned (Multi-war only): World War I World War II In Honor Of: In Honor of Dead of Two World Wars... Marker Text: Columbus Memorial Park In Memoriam To honor our dead of two World Wars Whose victories and sacrafices have made it possible for this community to build this park and dedicate it to our children and their prosperity forever. Mayor E.E. Irwin Commissioners Owen G. Hoegemeyer W.H. Meikoe Who Put it Here?: City of Columbus, TX Description of Memorial: Located in a small picnic area on the walkway leading to the town swimming pool. This memorial lacks the engraved granite seen at the nearby Veterans Memorial. It is a single sided rectangle made of concrete painted white. The plaque has been painted white and the lettering is black. Date of dedication: Not listed

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