Flatonia in Fayette County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
The American Doughboy
Photographed by James Hulse, December 20, 2020
1. The American Doughboy Marker
Dedicated the 12th of November, 1989, this memorial honors the men and women of the Flatonia area who served in the Armed Forces of the United States of America. It stands in proud remembrance of their achievements in helping defend our country and to preserve its freedom, and especially to those who gave their lives so that this nation remains free.... This memorial shall forever remain a humble tribute to their great sacrifice.
The Doughboy: Willie J. Migl, U.S. Army, World War I
Artist & Sculptor: Gene A. Mikulik, Sr., Member
Jerome Michal American Legion
Post 94, Flatonia, Texas.
Erected 1989 by American Legion Post No. 94.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World I.
Location. 29° 41.237′ N, 97° 5.592′ W. Memorial is in Flatonia, Texas, in Fayette County. It is on U.S. 90 0.2 miles west of Jares Lane, on the right when traveling west. The Memorial is located directly in front of the American Legion Post 94. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 1226 US-90, Flatonia TX 78941, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in the American South and on the Gulf Coast. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Flatonia Methodist Church (approx. 0.7 miles away); Olle Hotel (approx. 0.8 miles away);
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Flatonia City Hospital and Opera House (was approx. 0.9 miles away but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by James Hulse, December 20, 2020
2. The American Doughboy Memorial in front of the American Legion Post
Photographed by James Hulse, December 20, 2020
3. The American Doughboy
Credits. This page was last revised on December 25, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 24, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 313 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 24, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
