World War I Memorial - Vernon, TX
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The Snowdog
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This restored "Spirit of the American Doughboy" statue serves as the Wilbarger County WW I Memorial; in Vernon, Texas
Waymark Code: WM12W0B
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 07/22/2020
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This "Spirit of the American Doughboy" statue serves as the Wilbarger County World War I Memorial. It is found on the southwest corner of the courthouse square. The inscription reads
WILBARGER COUNTY
REMEMBERS
This memorial is lovingly
dedicated, December 5, 1928
to her valient sons 1917 - 1918
We hold them in our grateful
hearts, with reverence
and honor forever
A list of names is engraved below this inscription.
Older photos of this statue show that it was once missing the left hand and rifle; the statue was recently restored.
Date the Monument or Memorial was built or dedicated: 12/05/1926
Private or Public Monument?: Government
Name of the Private Organization or Government Entity that built this Monument: Wilbarger County
Geographic Region where the Monument is located: North America
Website for this Monument: [Web Link]
Physical Address of Monument:
1700 Wilbarger St
Vernon, TX United States
76384
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