The Spirit of the American Doughboy - Naperville, IL
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BruceS
N 41° 46.743 W 088° 08.753
16T E 404772 N 4625879
This Doughboy statue is located in Naperville's Burlington Square Park.
Waymark Code: WMB5J
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 04/23/2006
Views: 77
This statue originally dedicated May 31, 1926 was designed by artist E.M. Viquesney. It was erected in honor all those from Naperville who served in World War I. The inscription on base of statue reads, "To Perpetuate the Memory of Veterans of the World War 1914-1917." Surrounding the statue are seven stones honoring the seven "Naperville boys" who gave their lives in World War I.
Date the Monument or Memorial was built or dedicated: 05/31/1926
Private or Public Monument?: Private
Name of the Private Organization or Government Entity that built this Monument: American Legion Post 43
Geographic Region where the Monument is located: North America
Website for this Monument: [Web Link]
Physical Address of Monument:
Burlington Square Park
350 N. Center St.
Naperville, Illinois
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