North Wilkesboro in Wilkes County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Memorial Avenue
November 11, 1920
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, October 2, 2021
1. Memorial Avenue Marker
North Wilkesboro's Civic League dedicated this street, renamed as Memorial Avenue, to honor the memory of Wilkes County natives who had given their lives in World War I. A monument was erected and inscribed with these men's names, and one maple tree was planted for each of them. In 1999, the Memorial Avenue Tree Committee was formed in order to revitalize and maintain the avenue and to ensure that the memory of those who had made the ultimate sacrifice for us would continue to live on. Accordingly, 55 'Green Mountain' sugar maples were planted to replace the existing trees. On November 11, 2000, Memorial Avenue was rededicated with the unveiling of a restored monument which features an updated plaque, identifying all Wilkes natives known to have died in service during the Great War. Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • Roads & Vehicles • War, World I. A significant historical date for this entry is November 11, 1920.
Location. 36° 9.7′ N, 81° 8.861′ W. Marker is in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, in Wilkes
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Wilkes County World War I Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); James B. Gordon (approx. 0.6 miles away); John Cranor House (approx. 0.8 miles away); Starr House (approx. 0.9 miles away); Somers-Foster House (approx. 0.9 miles away); Brown-Cowles House (approx. 0.9 miles away); Robert Cleveland Log Home (approx. 0.9 miles away); Early Food Preservation (approx. 0.9 miles away).
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Wilkes County World War I Memorial
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, October 2, 2021
2. Memorial Avenue Marker
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, October 2, 2021
3. Memorial Avenue Street Sign
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, October 2, 2021
4. Wilkes County World War I Memorial
Credits. This page was last revised on October 3, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 3, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 117 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 3, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
