Near Matthews in Grant County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Matthews Veterans Memorial

Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, October 15, 2019

1. Matthews Veterans Memorial

full view of obelisk

Inscription. In honor of
the citizens
of Matthews
& community
who served
in the armed
forces of
their country

They served
without thought
of self, that
the principles
of liberty,
justice and
equality might
prevail for
all mankind

World War II
1941 - 1945

This memorial
is erected
by a grateful
community

Erected in memory
of our boys of
1918
[Names not listed]

Erected by Matthews & Community.

Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: War, World I • War, World II. A significant historical year for this entry is 1918.

Location. 40° 23.323′ N, 85° 29.268′ W. Marker is near Matthews, Indiana, in Grant County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of 4th Street and Main Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 200 4th Street, Matthews IN 46957, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Lt. Col. Thomas W. (Bill) Boles (here, next to this marker); Covered Bridge (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); This Covered Bridge (about 800 feet away); The New Cumberland Gristmill 1853-1920

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(about 800 feet away); Cumberland Covered Bridge (about 800 feet away); Elizabethtown (approx. 1.9 miles away); The Village of Trask (approx. 3 miles away); In Memory Of William J. Leach (approx. 4.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Matthews.

Photographed By Craig Doda, January 28, 2023

2. Matthews Veterans Memorial

Left side.

Photographed By Craig Doda, January 28, 2023

3. Matthews Veterans Memorial

Back side.

Photographed By Craig Doda, January 28, 2023

4. Matthews Veterans Memorial

Right side.

Matthews Veterans Memorial as seen from the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, October 15, 2019

5. Matthews Veterans Memorial as seen from the street

Cannon that is adjacent to the obelisk image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, October 15, 2019

6. Cannon that is adjacent to the obelisk

Credits. This page was last revised on February 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 30, 2019, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 120 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 30, 2019, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 29, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 5, 6. submitted on October 30, 2019, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.