Groesbeck in Limestone County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Limestone County Memorial
Photographed by James Hulse, January 8, 2021
1. Limestone County Memorial
Dedicated to the memory of the heroes of Limestone County who gave their lives in defense of their country in the World War
Erected by Sim B. Ashburn Post No. 88
American Legion
Nov. 11. 1929
Erected 1929 by American Legion.
Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World I. A significant historical date for this entry is October 11, 1920.
Location. 31° 31.366′ N, 96° 32.112′ W. Marker is in Groesbeck, Texas, in Limestone County. It is at the intersection of Ellis Street (State Highway 14) and West State Street, on the right when traveling north on Ellis Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 200 West State Street, Groesbeck TX 76642, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker and memorial is in the Prairies & Lakes Region. It is also in the American South. 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: Home County of Lafayette Lumpkin Foster (a few steps from this marker); David Medlock Jr. (a few steps from this marker); Limestone County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); First Methodist Church of Groesbeck (within shouting distance of this marker); Groesbeck Lodge No. 354, A.F. & A.M. (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Baptist Church of Groesbeck
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Photographed by James Hulse, January 8, 2021
2. Limestone County Memorial
Photographed by James Hulse, January 8, 2021
3. The Limestone County Memorial is the first marker on the left
Credits. This page was last revised on January 15, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 14, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 276 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 15, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
