Starke in Clay County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

World War I (1914-1918)

Walk Through Time

— Camp Blanding Museum & Memorial Park —

World War I (1914-1918) Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, July 13, 2021

1. World War I (1914-1918) Marker

Inscription. Thousands of black Floridians served their country during the First World War in the U.S. Army and Navy. They performed a variety of functions from stevedores to combat engineers, infantry to sailors, and in a number of medical roles.

Several black infantry regiments fought on the Western Front. These regiments were the 368th, 369th, 370th, 371st, and 372nd. Black Floridians were represented in each of these regiments and many gave their lives during the war.

(Caption)
A Florida National Guard Heritage Series painting by H. Charles McBarron.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • War, World I.

Location. 29° 58.762′ N, 81° 59.07′ W. Marker is in Starke, Florida, in Clay County. It can be reached from the intersection of Florida Route 16 W and Tallahassee Street, on the right when traveling east. Located within the Camp Blanding Museum & Memorial Park’s “Walk Through Time” exhibit. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5629 FL-16 W, Starke FL 32091, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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this marker is in First Coast

and in Greater Jacksonville.

It is also in the American South.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

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 territory of the Mississippian Culture,

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: First Muster At St. Augustine (1565) (here, next to this marker); Assault On Fort Mose (1740) (here, next to this marker); Women For Freedom And Liberty (a few steps from this marker); World War II (1941-1945) (a few steps from this marker); Revolutionary War (1776-1783) (a few steps from this marker); Civil War (1861-1865) (a few steps from this marker); Medal Of Honor (a few steps from this marker); Korea, Vietnam, Desert Storm: (1950 forward) (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Starke.

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, July 13, 2021

2. World War I (1914-1918) Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 5, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 4, 2021, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 159 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 4, 2021, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.