Grant Beach in Springfield in Greene County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
World War I Memorial
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 12, 2011
1. World War I Memorial
In memory of the men of Springfield who died in service in the World War for the cause of liberty.
[Roll of Honored Dead]
Erected 1924 by Business Women's Club, Kiwanis Club, Knights of Columbus, Lions Club, Rotary Club, and University Club. (Marker Number 12.)
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World I. In addition, it is included in the Rotary International series list.
Location. 37° 13.433′ N, 93° 18.096′ W. Marker is in Springfield, Missouri, in Greene County. It is in Grant Beach. Memorial is on Irving Avenue near Lynn Street, on the right when traveling north. Marker is immediately southwest of the stone shelter house in Grant Beach Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Springfield MO 65802, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Fairbanks Hall (approx. 0.9 miles away); Tau Eta Gamma (local) (approx. 0.9 miles away); a different marker also named Fairbanks Hall (approx. 0.9 miles away); Indian Mounds (approx. 0.9 miles away); Stone Chapel (approx. 0.9 miles away); Civil War Entrenchments (approx. 0.9 miles away); First Springfield Railroad
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Also see . . . Grant Beach Park World War I Memorial. (Submitted on June 5, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 12, 2011
2. World War I Memorial
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 12, 2011
3. World War I Memorial Honored Dead
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 12, 2011
4. World War I Memorial Honored Dead
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 12, 2011
5. World War I Memorial Honored Dead
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 5, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 476 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 5, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
