Anderson in Anderson County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

World War I Memorial

Photographed By Brian Scott, August 23, 2008

1. World War I Memorial Plaque

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Dedicated to the memory of
our comrades who entered the
service of their country
from Anderson County
and who gave their lives in
the World War
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Dedicated by
W.A. Hudgens Post No. 14,
American Legion
November 11, 1934

Erected 1934 by American Legion, W.H. Hudgens Unit No. 14.

Topics and series. This historical marker and memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World I. In addition, it is included in the Spirit of the American Doughboy - E. M. Viquesney series list. A significant historical month for this entry is November 1945.

Location. 34° 31.498′ N, 82° 38.511′ W. Marker is in Anderson, South Carolina, in Anderson County. Marker is on East Greenville Street (State Highway 81), on the right when traveling south. Marker is located in front of the American Legion, W.A. Hudgens Post No. 14 on East Greenville Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Anderson SC 29621, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 10 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Anderson, S.C. (here, next to this marker); World War I and II Veterans (here, next to this marker); Korean War / Viet Nam Veterans

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(here, next to this marker); The J.E. Rouse Dormitory (approx. 0.7 miles away); The H.H. Watkins Teaching Center (approx. 0.7 miles away); Anderson College Infirmary (approx. ¾ mile away); Ralph John Ramer House (approx. ¾ mile away); Denmark Hall (approx. 0.8 miles away); Temple B'Nai Isreal (approx. 0.8 miles away); Pratt Hall (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Anderson.

Also see . . .
1. Spirit of the American Doughboy. The Spirit of the American Doughboy is a pressed copper sculpture by E.M. Viquesney, designed to honor the veterans and casualties of World War I. (Submitted on September 26, 2010, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)

2. The E. M. Viquesney "Spirit of the American Doughboy" Database. On this website, researcher Earl Goldsmith and I have documented every known location of E.M. Viquesney's World War I memorial, "The Spirit of the American Doughboy". (Submitted on September 26, 2010, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)

World War I Memorial Base<br>Former image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brian Scott, August 23, 2008

2. World War I Memorial Base
Former

The Spirit of the American Doughboy statue was damaged by vandals in 2008. The statue was restored and unveiled on Veterans Day 2011 (November 11).

World War I Memorial<br>Restored image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brian Scott, November 21, 2011

3. World War I Memorial
Restored

World War I Memorial<br>Spirit of the American Doughboy image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brian Scott, November 21, 2011

4. World War I Memorial
Spirit of the American Doughboy

World War I Memorial<br>American Legion, Ralph J. Ramer Hut<br>W.A. Hudgens Post #14 image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brian Scott, November 21, 2011

5. World War I Memorial
American Legion, Ralph J. Ramer Hut
W.A. Hudgens Post #14

American Legion, Ralph J. Ramer Hut<br>W.A. Hudgens Post #14 image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brian Scott, August 23, 2008

6. American Legion, Ralph J. Ramer Hut
W.A. Hudgens Post #14

British 60-pounder Field Gun Mark II<br>Located Near the Doughboy Statue image. Click for more information.

Photographed By Brian Scott, August 23, 2008

7. British 60-pounder Field Gun Mark II
Located Near the Doughboy Statue

Officially called M1918, this British made field gun was used by the United States Army during World War I. Brought home with the soldiers at the end of the war, many of these guns were given back to the British at the start of World War II as part of Lend-Lease.
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Credits. This page was last revised on October 14, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 24, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,512 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 24, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 3, 4, 5. submitted on December 3, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 6. submitted on August 24, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 7. submitted on August 23, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.