Beaverton in Gladwin County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

"The Survivor"

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, September 21, 2021

1. "The Survivor" Marker

Inscription. Commissioned in 1925, this memorial by Helmuth VonZengen represents three soldiers: one wounded, one deceased, and one survivor standing guard with rifle in hand amidst the chaos of World War I.

A broad community effort, begun in 2017 and funded by grants, in-kind labor, and generous donations made the restoration possible.

South Boardman artist Chris Moran was commissioned to restore the fine artwork on the face, while Midland concrete artist Erick Forshee restored and polished the rest.

This plaque commemorates the rededication
of the memorial on June 30, 2018.

Erected 2018.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • War, World I. A significant historical date for this entry is June 14, 1925.

Location. 43° 53.207′ N, 84° 29.515′ W. Marker is in Beaverton, Michigan, in Gladwin County. Memorial is at the intersection of Lang Road (State Highway 18) and Lang Road, on the right when traveling east on Lang Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3210 Lang Rd, Beaverton MI 48612, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 3 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Gladwin County World War I Memorial (here, next to this marker); In Memory of All World War I Veterans

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(approx. 6½ miles away); 12 Pound Dahlgren Boat Howitzer (approx. 6½ miles away).

More about this marker. The plaque celebrates the rededication of the memorial which was erected Flag Day, 1925.

Also see . . . The Story of Beaverton's 92-year-old Tribute to Those Who Answered the Call to Arms. Excerpt:

Beaverton’s World War I memorial in Ross Lake Park has been a part of our community for 92 years. It was on Flag Day, June 14, 1925 that the monument was dedicated before a crowd of over 3,000 people, including an impressive list of dignitaries and politicians, along with delegates from American Legion posts from fifteen surrounding counties.

(Submitted on September 24, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan.)

Gladwin County World War I Dead image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Dan Reynard, September 13, 2021

2. Gladwin County World War I Dead

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, September 21, 2021

3. "The Survivor" Marker

Memorial is in the background

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, September 21, 2021

4. "The Survivor" Marker

1925 Sculpture

Photographed By Dan Reynard, September 13, 2021

5. "The Survivor" Marker

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, September 21, 2021

6. "The Survivor" Marker

Memorial is located in Ross Lake Park.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 24, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 98 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 24, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. 2. submitted on May 17, 2022, by Dan Reynard of Bellevue, Wisconsin. 3, 4. submitted on September 24, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. 5. submitted on May 17, 2022, by Dan Reynard of Bellevue, Wisconsin. 6. submitted on September 24, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.

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