Andrews in Andrews County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

World War I

Andrew's County Veteran's Memorial

Photographed By Craig Doda, May 10, 2020

1. World War I Marker

Inscription.

A nation which does not remember what it was yesterday does not know what it is today nor what it is trying to do. We are trying to do a futile thing. If we do not know where we came from or what we have been about.
T. Woodrow Wilson

6 April 1917 - 11 November 1918
U.S. President Woodrow Wilson

Discontent among the European countries along with the assassination of an Austrian leader marked the beginning of a European war in June 1914, however, when German U-Boats sank the Lusitania and American merchant ships, the U.S. entered the war on 6 April 1917. Our brave American soldiers were forced to fight their enemies from trenches, where they would battle constant attacks, mustard gas, cold, disease, and death. On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, Germany and their allies surrendered. It is this day, November 11th, that is declared Veterans Day, in which we give our well-deserved respect to all our veterans.

"The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy."
Benjamin Franklin

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World I. A significant historical date for this entry is April 6, 1917.

Location. 32° 19.038′ N, 102° 33.253′

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W. Marker is in Andrews, Texas, in Andrews County. Memorial is at the intersection of West Broadway Street (State Highway 176) and NW 6th Street, on the right when traveling west on West Broadway Street. The marker is one of many markers on the grounds of the Andrews County Chamber of Commerce. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Andrews TX 79714, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. American Civil War / Spanish American War (here, next to this marker); Korean War (here, next to this marker); World War II (here, next to this marker); Andrews County Veterans Memorial (here, next to this marker); Vietnam War (a few steps from this marker); Fight Against Terrorism (a few steps from this marker); C.E. Carruth Bi-Centennial Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Early Settlers (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Andrews.

World War I Marker reverse image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Doda, May 10, 2020

2. World War I Marker reverse

Andrews County Veterans Memorial image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Doda, May 10, 2020

3. Andrews County Veterans Memorial

The marker is on the left in this view of the many markers that make up the Andrews County Veterans Memorial.

Andrews County Veterans Memorial Sign image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Doda, May 10, 2020

4. Andrews County Veterans Memorial Sign

Credits. This page was last revised on January 6, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 3, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 119 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 3, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.