Spirit of the American Doughboy - Philippi, WV
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N 39° 09.145 W 080° 02.398
17S E 582953 N 4334129
One of three known copper versions of the Spirit of the Doughboy statues located in the state of West Virginia.
Waymark Code: WMCAJF
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 08/16/2011
Views: 8
Located in front of the Historic Barbour County Courthouse in Philippi, WV, this Viquesney statue is in excellent condition and has the original barbed wire still in place. It was dedicated November 11, 1923 and is documented by the Smithsonian Art Museum; control number is 47260126.
The statue was erected by Barbour County Post No. 44 of the American Legion and the Citizens of Barbour County, WV.
There are plaques on all four sides of the base recognizing those killed in World War I, World War II, Vietnam and Korea.
Where is this statue located?: Courthouse Property
Which branch of the Military does this statue depict?: Army
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