The Legacy of the Military - Anniston, AL
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N 33° 40.003 W 085° 49.588
16S E 608797 N 3725820
Located at the Anniston Centennial Memorial Park on Quintard Avenue, this marker notes the impact of the Anniston Army Depot that began its construction in February 1941.
Waymark Code: WMWB40
Location: Alabama, United States
Date Posted: 08/06/2017
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Marker text:
On the other side of Anniston, the Army constructed an Ordnance Depot on 15,000 acres west of the city during WWII. Over time, the depot evolved into the region's largest employer. The economic and community development impact of the military on Anniston and Calhoun County has been profound. Parades, ceremonies and patriotic events continue to mark the legacy of the military and its influence on the area.
Marker Name: The Legacy of the Military
Marker Type: Urban
Addtional Information::
Reverse side of this marker is the Anniston's Military Heritage marker.
Erected by the Alabama Tourism Department and the City of Anniston.
Date Dedicated / Placed: May 2010
Marker Number: N/A
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