Melrose in Alachua County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Melrose World War I Memorial

Melrose Heritage Park

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, May 24, 2020

1. Melrose World War I Memorial

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

In memory of those who entered the
Armed Forces from the Melrose area and
served our country during World War I
Jul. 28, 1914 – Nov. 11, 1918
We will never forget
Acosta, Joseph H. • Birt, Harry W. • Chestnut, Bazzle • Daniel, Charles • Danielson, John • Ford, Frederic H. • Granger, Edmund B. • Huffman, Harry W. • Jackson, Albert • Kelly, Samuel P. • Leggins, Green • Leggins, Willie • Mack, Sidney K. • Mann, Clarence L. • McCartney, Johnson N. • Murphy, Verse • Nobles, Alex • Nobles, Walter • Richardson, Alexander C. • Thomas, Henry • Ware, Jessie

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

Location. 29° 42.571′ N, 82° 2.905′ W. Marker is in Melrose, Florida, in Alachua County. Memorial is at the intersection of Florida Route 26 and Grove Street, on the right when traveling east on State Route 26. Memorial located in the east section of Melrose Heritage Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 300 FL-26, Melrose FL 32666, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Melrose Civil War Memorial (here, next to this marker); Melrose World War II Memorial

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(here, next to this marker); Melrose (a few steps from this marker); Trinity Episcopal Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Melrose United Methodist Church (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Melrose Woman's Club (approx. 0.2 miles away); Melrose High School (approx. 0.3 miles away); Melrose Cemetery (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Melrose.

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, May 24, 2020

2. Melrose World War I Memorial

Melrose Heritage Park Sign image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, May 24, 2020

3. Melrose Heritage Park Sign

Credits. This page was last revised on June 20, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 18, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 127 times since then and 12 times this year. Last updated on June 19, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 18, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.