Canadian County World War I Memorial - El Reno, Oklahoma
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This granite statue and plinth is located in the Heroes' Plaza - NW corner of Woodson and Rock Island in El Reno, Oklahoma
Waymark Code: WMY2MW
Location: Oklahoma, United States
Date Posted: 04/08/2018
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This granite statue and plinth is located in the Heroes' Plaza - NW corner of Woodson and Rock Island. The inscription reads:
IN HONOR
of Those Citizens of
Canadian County Who
Served Their Country
During the World War
1914 - 1918
They served without thought of self
that the principles of Liberty, Justice
and Equality, might prevail for all
mankind.
On the three sides of the Memorial
are the names of those who
made the Supreme Sacrifice.
Erected by
The Canadian County
Council of Defence.
(Listing of Names on other sides of plinth)
From Smithsonian Outdoor Sculpture Inventory - (
visit link) :
"TITLE: World War I Doughboy, (sculpture)
FABRICATOR: Rock of Ages Corporation
MEDIUM: Sculpture: granite (?); Base: granite (?)
TYPE: Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture
Sculptures
OWNER/LOCATION: Administered by Canadian County County Commissioners 301 North Choctaw El Reno Oklahoma 73036
Located Canadian County Courthouse 301 North Choctaw El Reno Oklahoma 73036
DATE: 1931. Dedicated Nov. 11, 1931
TOPIC: History--United States--World War I
Figure male--Full length
Occupation--Military--Soldier
Dress--Uniform--Military Uniform
CONTROL NUMBER: IAS OK000186"