Muskogee in Muskogee County, Oklahoma — The American South (West South Central)
World War Memorial
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 26, 2017
1. World War Memorial Marker
(East Elevation)
members of the Five Civilized Tribes,
whose record of enlistment, conduct in camp,
and fortitude and valor on the battlefield,
added lustre to the triumphant victory of our country
in the World War.
Donors
Winey Stake. Samochee Barnett. Semean Jackson.
Minnie Tiger. Amos. Eastman Richard.
Hon. S.E. Wallen, Supt.
Five Civilized Tribes.
Victory • Peace
(North Elevation)
Cherokee • Creek
(West Elevation)
Sequoyah • Opothle-yahola
Erected 1925 by by Concerned Citizens.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Man-Made Features • Native Americans • Patriots & Patriotism • War, World I. In addition, it is included in the Spirit of the American Doughboy - E. M. Viquesney series list. A significant day of the year for for this entry is May 31.
Location. 35° 45.868′ N, 95° 24.845′ W. Marker is in Muskogee, Oklahoma, in Muskogee County. Memorial is on Honor Heights Drive, on the left when traveling north. Monument is near the south entrance to the
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Better Homes & Gardens' Highest Community Honor (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); American Society of Landscape Architects Centennial Medallion (about 500 feet away); Honor Heights Park (about 500 feet away); Dr. John Hutchings White (about 700 feet away); Union Agency Building (about 700 feet away); Union Agency (about 700 feet away); Muskogee Nation Commemorative Stone (about 800 feet away); a different marker also named Union Agency (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Muskogee.
Also see . . .
1. Muskogee's Doughboy Statue - one of four known Rylander copyrights. (Submitted on October 13, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Doughboy statue restored, rededicated (Muskogee Phoenix, 2018). (Submitted on December 18, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 26, 2017
2. World War Memorial at Jack C. Montgomery VA Medical Center
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 26, 2017
3. World War Memorial Detail
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 26, 2017
4. World War Memorial Detail
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 26, 2017
5. World War Memorial Detail
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 26, 2017
6. World War Memorial Statue
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 26, 2017
7. World War Memorial Sculptor's Mark
Credits. This page was last revised on December 18, 2018. It was originally submitted on October 12, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 287 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on October 13, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
