Merritt Island in Brevard County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
The “Dixie Doughboy”
Veterans Memorial Center
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, January 3, 2021
1. The “Dixie Doughboy” Marker
There were 33,331 soldiers from Florida who served in World War I. Many served in the 31st Infantry Division. A division composed of soldiers primarily from Georgia, Alabama and Florida. Nicknamed the “Dixie Division”.
This monument serves in memory of All who served in this Great War 1917 – 1918
This statue was sculpted by Charles E. Smith
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World I.
Location. 28° 21.074′ N, 80° 40.976′ W. Marker is on Merritt Island, Florida, in Brevard County. Memorial can be reached from the intersection of South Sykes Creek Parkway and Fortenberry Road, on the right when traveling north. The marker is located within the Veterans Memorial Plaza part of the Veterans Memorial Center. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 400 S Sykes Creek Pkwy, Merritt Island FL 32952, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Revolutionary War Patriots (here, next to this marker); World War II (a few steps from this marker); American Revolutionary War (a few steps from this marker); POW★MIA (a few steps from this marker); Operation Iraqi Freedom (a few steps from this marker); Medal of Honor
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Photographed By Brandon D Cross, January 3, 2021
2. The “Dixie Doughboy” Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 26, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 13, 2021, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 176 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 13, 2021, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
