Dove Creek in Dolores County, Colorado — The American Mountains (Southwest)
War Memorial
of Dolores County, Colorado
who served their country
and died for the cause of freedom
Duty, Honor, County, Well Done
Be Thou At Peace
World War No. 2
Troy Young • Clarence Barlett
Dick McCabe • Billy Toadvine
Other Conflicts
Alan Pilon • David Kenney
Ray Chenoweth • Joe Bucher
Dedicated May 30, 1953
Erected 1953 by Veterans of Foreign Wars Troy Young Post No. 5181 Ladies Auxiliary.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: War, Korean • War, World II.
Location. 37° 45.894′ N, 108° 54.534′ W. Marker is in Dove Creek, Colorado, in Dolores County. Memorial is at the intersection of U.S. 491 and Guyrene Street, on the right when traveling west on U.S. 491. Memorial is in a small triangular town park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Dove Creek CO 81324, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Dove Creek (a few steps from this marker); Community and Conflict (a few steps from this marker); Gunnison Sage Grouse (a few steps from this marker); Dove Creek Country (a few steps from this marker); Why East? / Who Were The Franciscans? (a few steps from this marker).
Credits. This page was last revised on November 24, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 15, 2020, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 105 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 15, 2020, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.