Brunswick in Glynn County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
World War II Memorial
Photographed by Mike Stroud, September 2008
1. World War II Memorial Marker
Dedicated to the gallant sailors of the U.S. Merchant Marine and the U.S. Navy Armed Guard, who sailed, fought and died on those famous Liberty Ships and other merchant ships of the U.S. Maritime Service. This community is forever grateful for their service and courage during this world conflict.
Topics and series. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: War, World II • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the US Navy Armed Guard series list.
Location. 31° 8.923′ N, 81° 29.833′ W. Marker is in Brunswick, Georgia, in Glynn County. It is at the intersection of Gloucester Street (State Highway 25) and Bay Street (U.S. 25/341) on Gloucester Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Brunswick GA 31520, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker and memorial is in the Coastal Plain and on the Georgia Coast and the Golden Isles. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Deep South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Brunswick's "Liberty Ships" (here, next to this marker); Machen Square West (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Jekyll Square West (about 600 feet away); Machen Square East (about 700 feet away); Bernice Echols Grant (about 700 feet away); a different marker also named Machen Square East (about 700 feet away);
this page online
Also see . . .
1. Merchant Marine, Wikipedia Entry. The United States Merchant Marine refers to the fleet of US civilian-owned merchant ships—operated by either the government or the private sector, that are engaged in commerce or transportation of goods and services in and out of the navigable waters of the United States. (Submitted on September 26, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.)
2. Liberty Ship. Eighteen American shipyards built 2,751 Liberties between 1941 and 1945, easily the largest number of ships produced to a single design. (Submitted on September 26, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.)
3. American Merchant Marine at War. Includes a list of those built in Brunswick... Liberty ships were nicknamed "ugly ducklings" by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt (Submitted on September 26, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.)
Photographed by Mike Stroud, September 20, 2008
2. World War II Memorial Marker-City of Brunswick ( Georgia )
Photographed by Mike Stroud, September 2008
3. City of Brunswick Liberty Ship
Credits. This page was last revised on October 14, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 26, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,407 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 26, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
