Farmville in Prince Edward County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

World War I Memorial

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 22, 2021

1. World War I Memorial

Inscription.
In honor of the men and women of Prince Edward County who served their country in the Armed Forces and in memory of the following who made the Supreme Sacrifice in World War I 1917-1918

William H. Anderson • William W. Baker • Ricahrd L. Biggers • Thomas L. Bliss • Hershel L. Dix • Albane H. Foster • John N. Garland • Charles Harris • William W. Hillsman • Jesse Holmes • Finney E. Kernodle • Racey Matthews • Daniel A. McIntosh • JAmes D. Mill • Ferris Mitchell • Elbert T. Osborne • Julian D. Riggins • Kirby S. Selden • Millard G. Smith • Philip S. Swan • Henry C. Thompson • Henry Threat • Dick Ward • John W. Webster

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

Location. 37° 18.098′ N, 78° 23.561′ W. Marker is in Farmville, Virginia, in Prince Edward County. Memorial is on North Main Street (Business U.S. 15) just north of High Street (County Road 643), on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 118 N Main St, Farmville VA 23901, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. World War II Memorial (here, next to this marker); Veterans Memorial (here, next to this marker); The Light of Reconciliation / Now, Therefore Be It Resolved,

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Main Street / Mayor J. David Crute / EACO Theatre (within shouting distance of this marker); Beulah AME Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Baptist Church (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named First Baptist Church (about 300 feet away); Dr. William W. H. Thackston (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Farmville.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 22, 2021

2. World War I Memorial

Credits. This page was last revised on April 25, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 25, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 83 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 25, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.