Deltona in Volusia County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
World War I
Deltona Veteran’s Memorial Park
(The Great War)
1914-1919
In Honor of those Who gave their lives in the world first great war
“We shall fight for a universal domination of right by such a concert of free peoples as shall bring peace and safety to all nations and make the world itself at last free.
Woodrow Wilson
On April 6th, 1917 the United States entered the war. A year and 7 months later on November 11th, 1918 the 11th U.S. Field Artillery fired the last U.S. Shot.
Causalities: 116,708
Dedicated April 6, 2006 by Anthony Wilson Eagle Scouts of troop 310
Erected 2006 by Anthony Wilson Eagle Scouts of troop 310.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World I. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #28 Woodrow Wilson series list.
Location. 28° 55.013′ N, 81° 13.022′ W. Marker is in Deltona, Florida, in Volusia County. Memorial can be reached from the intersection of Evard Avenue and Elkcam Boulevard, on the left when traveling south. The marker is located within the Deltona Veterans Memorial Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1921 Evard Ave, Deltona FL 32725, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Howitzer (a few steps from this marker); World War II Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Nicholas K. Rogers (within shouting distance of this marker); Tara R. Brown (within shouting distance of this marker); Angelo J. Vaccaro (within shouting distance of this marker); Dennis James, Jr. (within shouting distance of this marker); AH-1 COBRA Attack Helicopter (within shouting distance of this marker); Polish Legion of American Veterans (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Deltona.
Also see . . . Deltona Veterans Memorial Park and Museum. City website entry (Submitted on August 22, 2021, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
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