West Liberty in Logan County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

West Liberty World War I Memorial

Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, June 19, 2014

1. West Liberty World War I Memorial

close up, showing text and artwork

Inscription. This memorial is dedicated to the men from West Liberty and community who have served our nation in it’s conflicts The aristocracy of today is not one of birth or wealth but of those who do things for the welfare of their fellowmen.

1776 – 1918
Dedicated Nov. 12, 1933

Erected 1933 by American Legion Post #426.

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World I.

Location. 40° 15.345′ N, 83° 45.367′ W. Memorial is in West Liberty, Ohio, in Logan County. It is at the intersection of Zanesfield Road (U.S. 68) and N. Detroit Street (County Route 189), on the left when traveling north on Zanesfield Road. Marker is in West Liberty Memorial Park. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 101 N Zanesfield Poad, West Liberty OH 43357, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in Ohio’s Till Plains. It is also in the American Midwest and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds

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itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France,

the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Shawnee Nation in Logan County / Shawnee Villages in Logan County (a few steps from this marker); West Liberty / Glover Hall (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hull's Trace / Moluntha (about 800 feet away); Exploring West Liberty History: 1850 and 2024 (about 800 feet away); Exploring West Liberty History: George F. Bailey (about 800 feet away); Exploring West Liberty History: Changing Styles (approx. 0.2 miles away); Sherman M. Ricketts (approx. 0.2 miles away); Exploring West Liberty History: Lot 17 (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in West Liberty.

More about this memorial. The marker was originally a "cairn" or pillar, but the top stone fell off many years ago.

Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, June 19, 2014

2. West Liberty World War I Memorial

full view of marker base, top stone fell off many years ago.

Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, June 19, 2014

3. West Liberty World War I Memorial

marker as seen from US 68 (N. Detroit Street) before it veers right as Zanesfield Road. N. Detroit continues to the left, up the hill as Road 189.

Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, June 19, 2014

4. West Liberty World War I Memorial

2nd plaque

Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, June 19, 2014

5. West Liberty World War I Memorial

2nd stone, originally sat on top of monument. It fell off many years ago.

Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, June 19, 2014

6. West Liberty World War I Memorial

close up of artwork on marker, including American Legion logo

Credits. This page was last revised on December 13, 2018. It was originally submitted on December 13, 2018, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 360 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on December 13, 2018, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.