Seguin in Guadalupe County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
"White Way" Lighting
Photographed By James Hulse, July 31, 2020
1. "White Way" Lighting Marker
In 1923 Street Lights like this were installed in downtown Seguin. Called the White Way, Twenty-Four Lights were dedicated, by the Community, as a Memorial to World War I Service Men from this area who died for their Country. Each Light Honored a Veteran: Alvin Bormann, George Bartels, Ross Coates, Hiliario Cabasos, Frank Cordray, Howard M. Cone, Herman Dierks, John Ewing, Frank Harris, Frank Hagn, Willie Hartwig, Ernest E. Hoermann, Alfred Juergens, Otto H. Klein, Helmuth Kraft, Sinclair Moreland, James Ranft, Frank P. Smith, Cole F. Smith, James Springs, Louis Stolte, H.U. Wood, Guido Werner, August Weber.
Erected 1992.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World I.
Location. 29° 34.127′ N, 97° 57.839′ W. Marker is in Seguin, Texas, in Guadalupe County. Memorial is at the intersection of East Court Street (Alternate U.S. 90) and South River Street, on the left when traveling west on East Court Street. The marker is located in front of the Guadalupe County Courthouse on the northeast
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The War Dead of Guadalupe County (here, next to this marker); Old Spanish Trail (a few steps from this marker); Seguin (within shouting distance of this marker); Guadalupe County Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Stephen F. Austin Oak Tree (within shouting distance of this marker); Guadalupe County, C.S.A. (within shouting distance of this marker); Zuehl Family Fence (within shouting distance of this marker); The Alfred H. Koebig Central Park Fountain (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Seguin.
Photographed By James Hulse, July 31, 2020
2. "White Way" Lighting Marker and white street light
Credits. This page was last revised on January 10, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 10, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 235 times since then and 85 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 10, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
