Morehead in Rowan County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Spirit of the American Doughboy
Photographed By Craig Doda, January 7, 2021
1. Spirit of the American Doughboy Marker
To the boys of Rowan County who gave their lives in the service of their country during the World War, this monument is honorably dedicated.
Andrew Alfrey, Morehead. Elisha Conn, Smile. Earl Cornette, Clearfield. William Cundiff, Morehead. Thomas Duncan, Morehead. Corbie Ellington, Vale. George A. Jones, Elliotsville. Thomas Jones, Hilda. William M. Jordan, Morehead. Roy McCleese, Farmers. Troy Mullins, Haldeman. Clarence Ratliff, Farmers. Charles Emmett Reynolds, Farmers. Thomas Rigsby, Craney. Robert Lee Royse, Morehead.
The right is more precious than peace, we shall fight for the things which we have always carried nearest our hearts. To such a task we dedicate our lives.
Woodrow Wilson 1917
Erected by the Rowan County Womans Club.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World I. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #28 Woodrow Wilson
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Location. 38° 11.036′ N, 83° 25.999′ W. Marker is in Morehead, Kentucky, in Rowan County. Memorial is at the intersection of Bridge Street and East Main Street, on the right when traveling west on Bridge Street. Located in Freedom Park on the grounds of the old Rowan County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 206 Bridge St, Morehead KY 40351, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Freedom Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Courthouse Burned (within shouting distance of this marker); Allie Young Law Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Colonel John Hargis (within shouting distance of this marker); Quilting Memories (within shouting distance of this marker); Moonlight Schools (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Rowan County War Memorial (about 600 feet away); Rowan County "War," 1884-1887 (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Morehead.
Photographed By Craig Doda, January 7, 2021
2. Veterans Honor Roll
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Photographed By Dan Reynard, September 8, 2021
3. Spirit of the American Doughboy Marker
Photographed By Craig Doda, January 7, 2021
4. Spirit of the American Doughboy Marker
Photographed By Craig Doda, January 7, 2021
5. Spirit of the American Doughboy sculptor E.M. Viquesney.
Photographed By Craig Doda, January 7, 2021
6. Donations plaque
Credits. This page was last revised on May 21, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 10, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 158 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 10, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 3. submitted on May 18, 2022, by Dan Reynard of Bellevue, Wisconsin. 4, 5, 6. submitted on January 10, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
