Shiner in Lavaca County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Scrap Iron Drive
Photographed by James Hulse, August 4, 2021
1. Scrap Iron Drive Marker
Original site of a World War I cannon donated to the "Scrap Iron" Drive for World War II by the city of Shiner in 1942. Through efforts of the Shiner Bicentennial Committee of the U.S.A. In 1976, the U.S. Government replacement now stands in the Welhausen Park one block north of here. The contrast in the size of these two cannons unfortunately shows the escalation of war in only two decades.
Shiner Bicentennial Committee
Jean W. Kaspar, Chairman
Bettye C. Little, Sect'y
Fennis Mraz, Horizons
Irma Kubicek, Festival
James F. Buske, Heritage
Reserve Side
Welcome
Shiner Texas
Founded 1887
Erected 1976 by Shiner Bicentennial Committee.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World II. A significant historical year for this entry is 1942.
Location. 29° 25.871′ N, 97° 10.404′ W. Marker is in Shiner, Texas, in Lavaca County. It is at the intersection of North Avenue E (Alternate U.S. 90) and 8th Street, on the left when traveling north on North Avenue E. The marker is located in front of the City Hall by the street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 802
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Regionally, this marker is in the American South and on the Gulf Coast. 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 walking distance of this marker: Shiner (a few steps from this marker); Shiner, Texas (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Welhausen Park Bandstand (about 400 feet away); Captain Charles Welhausen (about 400 feet away); First National Bank of Shiner (about 500 feet away); Palace Saloon and Cafe (about 500 feet away); Shiner Opera House (about 700 feet away); Masonic Lodge Building (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Shiner.
Also see . . . Salvage for Victory.
The Salvage for Victory campaign was a program launched by the US Federal Government in 1942 to salvage materials for the American(Submitted on August 11, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)war effort in World War II. Source: WikipediaPhotographed by James Hulse, August 4, 20212. Reserve side of Scrap Iron Drive MarkerWelcome Shiner Texas - Founded 1887
Photographed by James Hulse, August 4, 2021
3. The Scrap Iron Drive Marker looking toward the north
Photographed by James Hulse, August 4, 2021
4. The Scrap Iron Drive Marker is at the far right of City Hall
Credits. This page was last revised on August 11, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 11, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 310 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 11, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
