World War II Statue - Elberton, GA
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Lat34North
N 34° 06.591 W 082° 52.113
17S E 327654 N 3775912
This memorial is dedicated to all Elbert Countian's Who Gave Their Life In The Service Of Their Country and is located near the entrance to the Elbert County Courthouse in Elberton, GA.
Waymark Code: WM8A4N
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 02/26/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Math Teacher
Views: 3

This memorial is dedicated to all Elbert Countian's Who Gave Their Life In The Service Of Their Country and is located near the entrance to the Elbert County Courthouse in Elberton, GA. The memorial is located in the lawn to the left of the walk when approaching the entrance to the courthouse. There is a hedge surrounding the lawn enclosing the area. There are also three Georgia Historical markers located near the entrance.

Description from the Smithoian site: (visit link)

A World War II soldier stands in combat uniform, wearing a strapped helmet, laced boots, and a canteen and a rifle slung over his proper left shoulder. He stands on a rocky formation with his proper right knee raised and his hand resting on it. The statue is mounted on a tall, pedestal-like, multiplaned base with a two-tiered, inscribed lower section.
Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: World War II Statue

Figure Type: Human

Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Canales, Joe, sculptor.

Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 1964

Materials used: Statue: pink granite; Base: Elberton blue granite

Location: Elbert Co. Courthouse. - 58 Oliver St. - Elberton, GA. 30635

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