Ocean Springs World War I Memorial Marker

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Ocean Springs in Jackson County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)

Ocean Springs World War I Memorial

By Stephen Bell, December 21, 2009

1. Ocean Springs World War I Memorial Marker

This marker is found on the grounds of the Mary C. O'Keefe Cultural Center, seen in the background.

Inscription. In memory of the service and sacrifice of this community during the World War and Emile Ladnier killed in action November Seventh Nineteen Hundred Eighteen.

Erected 1927 by Ladnier Post No 42 American Legion.

Location. 30° 24.812′ N, 88° 49.239′ W. Marker is in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, in Jackson County. Marker is on Government Street, on the left when traveling west. Click for map. Marker is on the grounds of the Mary C. O'Keefe Cultural Center. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1600 Government Street, Ocean Springs MS 39564, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 13 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. Mary C. O'Keefe Cultural Center (here, next to this marker); Old Brick House (approx. 3.7 miles away); Cathedral of the Nativity (B.V.M.) (approx. 4.4 miles away); Biloxi Lighthouse (approx. 5 miles away); Woolmarket (approx. 8.4 miles away); New Era Missionary Baptist Church (approx. 12.1 miles away); Twelve Oaks (approx. 12.3 miles away); Gautier School (approx. 12.3 miles away).

By Stephen Bell, December 21, 2009

2. Ocean Springs World War I Memorial Marker

on the grounds of the Mary C. O'Keefe Cultural Center

Credits. This page originally submitted on December 24, 2009, by Stephen Bell of Biloxi, Mississippi. This page has been viewed 635 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 24, 2009, by Stephen Bell of Biloxi, Mississippi. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.