World War II Memorial - Tallapoosa County, AL
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A World War II memorial located at the Tallapoosa County Seat in Dadeville, Alabama erected by local American Legion posts.
Waymark Code: WMHXQX
Location: Alabama, United States
Date Posted: 08/24/2013
Views: 3
Erected in 1947, by area American Legion Posts 143 and 103, this upright engraved granite memorial is located on the grounds of the Tallapoosa County Courthouse in Dadeville, Alabama. It has been placed on the corner of North Broadnax and West Cusetta Streets along with memorials for World War I, the Korean Conflict, the Vietnam Conflict and a memorial to the Battle of Horseshoe Bend. The WWII Memorial contains the names of 99 local "sons", in four columns, who gave the supreme sacrifice. Five of the names are listed under the title "Colored".
Inscription:
Tallapoosa County honors its Sons who gave their life in World War II
Sacrifice Courage
Date of Dedication: 01/01/1947
Property Permission: Public
Access instructions: Park at the county courthouse.
Access times: From: 12:00 AM To: 12:00 AM
Location of waymark:
125 North Broadnax Street
Dadeville, AL USA
36853
Commemoration: Honors the Sons of Tallapoosa County who gave their life in WWII
Website for Waymark: Not listed
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