Lewes Historic District in Sussex County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

World Wars I and II Memorial

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 3, 2018

1. World Wars I and II Memorial

Inscription. In honor of those who made the supreme sacrifice and of those who served in World Wars I and II. They have fought, "to safeguard and transmit to posterity the principles of justice, freedom and democracy."

Erected by Presented by the Community of Lewes, sponsored by American Legion Post No 17.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: War, World I • War, World II.

Location. 38° 46.428′ N, 75° 8.371′ W. Marker is in Lewes, Delaware, in Sussex County. It is in the Lewes Historic District. Memorial is on East Savannah Road (Business U.S. 9) west of 3rd Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 313 East Savannah Road, Lewes DE 19958, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lewes (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Lewes (within shouting distance of this marker); Zwaanendael Museum (within shouting distance of this marker); Zwaanendael House (within shouting distance of this marker); H.M. Brig DeBraak (within shouting distance of this marker); The Zwaanendael Club (within shouting distance of this marker); The Fisher-Martin House

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(within shouting distance of this marker); David Hall House (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lewes.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 3, 2018

2. World Wars I and II Memorial

Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 3, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 185 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 3, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.