Staunton, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

In Memory of Our Dead Heroes

1917 - 1918

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 9, 2021

1. In Memory of Our Dead Heroes Marker

Inscription.
Charles W. Adams • Robert S. Burleigh • Llewellyn R. Davies • John Jacob Fisher • W.E. Hayne J^r • Robert A. M^cGuffin • Jack S. Spaven • George L. Gordon • Cliff M. Alexander • Arch Chilton • Richard T. Davis • Edwin S. Gard • Beaufort Hoen • Harry P. Morrison • Oliver S. Spencer • A.M.C. Berrie • Phelps Collins • W^m L. Deetjen • Alvin F. Hann • Daniel L. Jones • Claude E. Mjuesset • William G. Thomas • James S. Brown • Harold Davidson • Malcolm W. Dillon • John F. Hauser • Stuart G. Lane • Gerald F. O'Reardon • Wolcott W. Treadway • Herbert L. Winslow

They stood by the flag

Erected 1921 by Zolmay.

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World I.

Location. 38° 9.204′ N, 79° 4.147′ W. Memorial is in Staunton, Virginia. It is on Academy Street just south of Kable Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 240 Kable St, Staunton VA 24401, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in Virginia’s

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Shenandoah Valley.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

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,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Staunton Military Alumni Memorial (here, next to this marker); Woodrow Wilson Birthplace (approx. 0.2 miles away); Staunton History of African American Schools (approx. 0.2 miles away); Birthplace of Woodrow Wilson (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Emily Smith Reception House (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Staunton History of African American Schools (approx. 0.2 miles away); Pannell’s Inn (approx. ¼ mile away); Staunton Fire & Rescue 9/11 Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Staunton.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 9, 2021

2. In Memory of Our Dead Heroes Marker

S.M.A. Flagpole Hill Cannon image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bradley Owen, July 21, 2025

3. S.M.A. Flagpole Hill Cannon

Restored 2014
With pride this cannon guards and protects the beautiful scenic view of Staunton, Va for all to enjoy!

Patrons:
James J. Rice, S.M.A. Class of 1963 Sportsman & Raconteur

Gary D. Jones, S.M.A. Class of 1964 A.B.C. Man

Charles T. Drumheller, S.M.A. Class of 1965 Businessman and farmer

Photographed by Bradley Owen, July 21, 2025

4. S.M.A. Flagpole Hill Cannon

In Memory of Our Dead Heroes marker is in the background.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 6, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 10, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 308 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 10, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 3, 4. submitted on August 6, 2025, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.