Downtown in Little Rock in Pulaski County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)
In Memory of Herman Davis
of Mississippi County Arkansas
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, World I. In addition, it is included in the Distinguished Service Cross/Navy Cross/Air Force Cross Recipients series list. A significant historical date for this entry is October 10, 1918.
Location. 34° 44.938′ N, 92° 16.336′ W. Marker is in Little Rock, Arkansas, in Pulaski County. It is in Downtown. Memorial can be reached from the intersection of West Markham Street and Ashley Street, on the right when traveling west. Marker is embedded in the courtyard plaza on the east side of the Old State House Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 300 West Markham Street, Little Rock AR 72201, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Old State House (here, next to this marker); A Tribute to Gen. Wm. Read Scurry (here, next to this marker); War of 1812 Memorial (a few steps from this marker); 150th Anniversary of the War Between the States (a few steps from this marker); Mexican-American War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Civil War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Spanish-American War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Gen. James Miller (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Little Rock.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Herman Davis, Sharpshooter and Company Runner
Also see . . .
1. Herman Davis (1888–1923). Davis was credited for killing fifteen enemy gunners in a machine gun nest and eleven enemy soldiers climbing out of a dugout. Another time, a group of enemy soldiers were trying to set up a machine gun in an area they thought was out of range of American troops. Davis shot and killed five of the enemy soldiers. He reportedly stated that 1,000 yards was “just good shootin’ distance.” Davis was honorably discharged from the Army on May 29, 1919. (Submitted on October 8, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
2. Herman Davis State Park. This historic site preserves Davis’ final resting place. Herman Davis grew up hunting near Manila and became a scout and sharpshooter. He was on General John J. Pershing’s list of WWI’s 100 great heroic stories. (Submitted on October 8, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 7, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 187 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 8, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.