Manassas in Prince William County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Prince William County World War I Memorial

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 5, 2020

1. Prince William County World War I Memorial

Inscription.
Dedicated to the Citizens
of
Prince William County
who lost their lives in
the service of their country in
the the 1917 - World War - 1919
Fewell Athey • Carrington Bailey • Maurice Beavers • John Blackwell • John C. Blight • Melvin Cornwell • Vernard Cornwell • Hugh Corum • Archer Crawford • McKinley Dodd • Randolph W. Fair • Wilson D. Garner • Frank Green • Harry Hatcher • Perry Herring • Champ L. Jones • M. M. Lake • G. O. Lynch • Clarkson Mayhugh • William Nickens • Eugene Ross • William Saffer • Omer Smith • Melbourne Varner • Floyd Whetzel • Kemp Williams

Erected by Prince William County.

Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World I. A significant historical year for this entry is 1917.

Location. 38° 45.136′ N, 77° 28.567′ W. Marker is in Manassas, Virginia, in Prince William County. Marker is on Lee Avenue just south of Grant Avenue (Business Virginia Route 234), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 9248 Lee Ave, Manassas VA 20110, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Fifth Prince William County Courthouse (a few steps from this marker); In Commemoration of the Manassas National Jubilee of Peace

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Answering the Call to Service (within shouting distance of this marker); Peace Jubilee (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Bennett School (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Baptist Church (about 600 feet away); African American Entrepreneurs (about 700 feet away); Ruffner Public School Number 1 (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manassas.

Additional commentary.
1. Location of the Marker
The marker lies in an exclave of Prince William County with county government offices that are completely surrounded by the City of Manassas.

— Submitted July 5, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.

Additional keywords. War-Veterans Memorial

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 5, 2020

2. Prince William County World War I Memorial

Prince William County World War I Memorial Marker image. Click for full size.

December 13, 2008

3. Prince William County World War I Memorial Marker

Photographed By Roger Dean Meyer, September 30, 2006

4. Prince William County World War I Memorial Marker

Marker can be seen in the lower left of the photograph.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 18, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 28, 2009, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,082 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 5, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 3. submitted on October 26, 2009. 4. submitted on December 21, 2006, by Roger Dean Meyer of Yankton, South Dakota. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.