East Stroudsburg in Monroe County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Alma Mater Statue

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 10, 2020

1. Alma Mater Statue Marker

Inscription.

Unveiled November 2, 1919, the Alma Mater statue
commonly known as "Julia," honors and bears the names
of the alumni, students and teachers who served in the
Great War. Special recognition is given to the six
individuals who died in that war, including
George N. Kemp, the sonb of the school's principal.

Completed under the auspices of the Normal School
Alumni Association, the monument also served to expess
gratitude to the school for "instilling a devotion to service
upon its sons and daughters."

The nickname "Julia" was derived from Julius Caesar,
whose "De Bello Gallico" was required in elocution
classes. Students would compare their translations by the
side of the statue.

The area surrounding the monument was further developed
in 1990 to honor those from campus who served their
country in World War II, Korea and Vietnam

May permanent peace be the ultimate result of their
sacrifices.

Erected by East Stroudsburg University Alumni, Students, Faculty and Friends.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Education • Patriots & Patriotism • War, World I. A significant historical date for this entry is November 2, 1919.

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59.695′ N, 75° 10.541′ W. Marker is in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, in Monroe County. Marker is on College Circle east of Prospect Street, on the left when traveling east. Monument is located in the original portion of the East Stroudsburg University campus. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 College Circle, East Stroudsburg PA 18301, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. World War Memorial (here, next to this marker); Gertrude Mary Smith Boddle (within shouting distance of this marker); Daniel Brodhead (approx. 0.2 miles away); War Memorial (approx. half a mile away); Dansbury Mission (approx. 0.7 miles away); Colonel Jacob Stroud (approx. 0.7 miles away); Col. Jacob Stroud (approx. 0.7 miles away); "Little Bethel" AME Church (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in East Stroudsburg.

Also see . . .
1. Statue on Campus of E. Stroudsburg to be Restored (The Morning Call, 1987). (Submitted on July 10, 2020, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. ‘Julia’ honors those who served in World War I (MCHS, 2015). (Submitted on July 10, 2020, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 10, 2020

2. Alma Mater Statue Marker

Looking west from the statue across
Campus Circle toward Prospect Street

Alma Mater Statue "Julia" image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., January 19, 2021

3. Alma Mater Statue "Julia"

Alma Mater Statue image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., January 19, 2021

4. Alma Mater Statue

Marker faces the statue, but is obscured by the foreground shrubs

Credits. This page was last revised on January 19, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 10, 2020, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 203 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 10, 2020, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 3, 4. submitted on January 19, 2021, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.