Long Beach in Harrison County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
War Memorial Park
Photographed By Mark Hilton, August 23, 2018
1. War Memorial Park Marker
Inscription.
War Memorial Park. . Fifteen Long Beach mothers began meeting weekly in 1942 to pray for their sons and daughters serving in the Armed Forces. They, organized into the Long Beach War Memorial Association in 1945 and began raising money for a memorial. They bought this site in 1950 for $2,750, developing it into a park. Landscaping, playground equipment, and a memorial shaft were added in 1951. The park was deeded to the city in 1952 "...as a memorial to the 10 young men who gave their lives in service to their country during World War II." Long Beach Rotary Club in 1996 adopted the park and began extensive renovation. A flag pole was erected in 1998 by Eddy Blake VFW Post 3937.
Fifteen Long Beach mothers began meeting weekly
in 1942 to pray for their sons and daughters
serving in the Armed Forces. They, organized
into the Long Beach War Memorial Association
in 1945 and began raising money for a memorial.
They bought this site in 1950 for $2,750,
developing it into a park. Landscaping, playground
equipment, and a memorial shaft were added in
1951. The park was deeded to the city in 1952
"...as a memorial to the 10 young men who gave
their lives in service to their country during
World War II." Long Beach Rotary Club in 1996
adopted the park and began extensive renovation.
A flag pole was erected in 1998 by Eddy Blake
VFW Post 3937.
Erected 1998 by Long Beach Historical Society and Long Beach Rotary Club.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • War, World II. In addition, it is included in the Rotary International series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1942.
Location. 30° 20.958′ N, 89° 9.184′ W. Marker is in Long Beach, Mississippi, in Harrison County. Marker is on Pine Street south of West 1st Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 208 Pine Street, Long Beach MS 39560, United States of America. Touch for directions.
More about this marker. In Honor of the Association's First Board of Directors, Mrs. May Quarles Watrous, President
Photographed By Mark Hilton, August 23, 2018
2. War Memorial Park and Marker
Photographed By Mark Hilton, August 23, 2018
3. Memorial shaft mentioned on marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 30, 2018. It was originally submitted on August 24, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 231 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on August 24, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
