Pontotoc County War Memorial - Ada, OK
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hamquilter
N 34° 46.361 W 096° 40.738
14S E 712402 N 3850289
There are numerous war memorial on the grounds of the Pontotoc County Courthouse.
Waymark Code: WMRZ2N
Location: Oklahoma, United States
Date Posted: 08/25/2016
Views: 1
On the east side of the courthouse, there are several benches dedicated to war heroes, and fighting groups. There is also a V.F.W. memorial dedicated in 1954.
The balance of this area consists of two walkways, along which are vertical granite monuments, and benches. One of the monuments is specific to the Combat Infantrymen's Badge recipients and has been posted separately. Four remaining monuments along these two walks list the names of Pontotoc County veterans in various wars.
At the west juncture of the walks is a granite pillar which reads: "Lest we forget those who gave their lives for their country / Dedicated July 4, 1990".
Type of Memorial: Multi-War Memorial
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only):
Korea, VietNam, Iraqi Freedom, World War I, World War II
In Honor Of: Those who gave their lives for their country
Marker Text:
See above
Date of dedication: July 4, 1990
Who Put it Here?: Not shown
Description of Memorial:
See above
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