Greenville in Wayne County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
World War I Memorial
Photographed by Craig Swain, September 27, 2022
1. World War I Memorial
In honor of our boys who entered their country's service. Dedicated to those who gave their lives in the defense of liberty in the World War, 1917-1918.
(Right Side):
Charley Kearby
Arnold Hodge
Arthur Lee Clayton
Roy E. Thornburgh
Asa Cradic
Virgil L. Adams
Harve Akes
Malvin McAllister
Charles M. Lovelace
Fred B. Shrum
Walter L. Wakefield
James Aaron Howard
Phillip E. Twidwell
Chester McCormick
Harry W. Nunn
Phillip S. Carlton
Sherman Hicks
Rowten Lee Losh
Teddy C. Westbrooks
Sylvester Sweet
Jesse McLeary
John Henry Langley
William Lee Lewallen
Albert Abernathy
Therman C. Selvidge
Edward Lee Wilson
Leslie J. Marshbanks
Charles Wood
Charles Henry Wood
George Johnson
Erected 1920 by The Citizens of Wayne County.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World I.
Location. 37° 7.614′ N, 90° 27.047′ W. Memorial is in Greenville, Missouri, in Wayne County. It is at the intersection of Walnut Street and Maple Street, on the right when traveling south on Walnut Street. Located on the
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Regionally, this memorial is in Southeast Missouri. It is also in the American Ozarks, in the Lewis & Clark Corridor, and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, the Louisiana Purchase, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Wayne County (here, next to this marker); Wayne County Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Brenda K Henson (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Greenville Bike Trail - Greenville Trailhead (about 600 feet away); The "Surprise at Greenville," July 20, 1862 (approx. 1½ miles away); The Civil War in the Missouri - Arkansas Borderlands, 1862-1865 (approx. 1½ miles away); The Upper Greenville Bridge, 1906-1947 (approx. 1½ miles away); Greenville School (approx. 1.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Greenville.
More about this memorial. This memorial was first erected on the grounds of the Wayne County Courthouse when it stood closer to the St. Frances River, in what is now called "Old Greenville." The memorial was moved in 1941 when Lake Wappapello was created, bringing the original town site within the bounds of the lake's pool. Please see nearby markers for more details of the old courthouse and old town site.
Photographed by Thomas Smith, April 2, 2021
2. World War I Memorial
Photographed by Craig Swain, September 27, 2022
3. Plaque with Names of those who Died
Photographed by Thomas Smith, April 2, 2021
4. World War I Memorial
Credits. This page was last revised on November 7, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 2, 2021, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. This page has been viewed 281 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on November 7, 2022, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 2. submitted on April 2, 2021, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. 3. submitted on November 7, 2022, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 4. submitted on April 2, 2021, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
