Columbus in Polk County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Polk County World War Memorial

Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, September 7, 2008

1. Polk County World War Memorial Marker

Inscription. This monument marks this highway that we dedicate to the memory of
Levi Butler
Jessie Lewis
Wallace Lankford
Zibo Wilson
Lawson Williams
Ralph Walker
Columbus Donstant
who paid the surpreme sacrifice for their home and country and also all those who served in the World War from Polk County, North Carolina. This monument was erected by the School Children and patriotic citizens of the county.

This monument is the untiring effort and patriotic devotion of W.A. Cannon - by his friends.

Erected 1920 by School Children and Citizens of the County.

Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Military • Roads & Vehicles • War, World I.

Location. 35° 15.095′ N, 82° 11.937′ W. Marker is in Columbus, North Carolina, in Polk County. Marker is at the intersection of Court House Street and Mills Street (North Carolina Highway 108) on Court House Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Columbus NC 28722, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. "Old Bill" Williams (within shouting distance of this marker); Polk County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker);

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Polk County Bicentennial Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Preserve our Freedom (within shouting distance of this marker); Battle of Round Mountain (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Columbus Mills (within shouting distance of this marker); The Brave Devoted Patriots (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Tryon Mountain (approx. 2.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbus.

Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, September 7, 2008

2. Polk County World War Memorial Marker

Polk County World War Memorial image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, September 7, 2008

3. Polk County World War Memorial

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 9, 2008, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,182 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 9, 2008, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.