Ozark in Dale County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)

The Ozark Carillon and Tower

Dedicated on 24 June 1973

Photographed by James L.Whitman, October 16, 2021

1. The Ozark Carillon and Tower Marker

Inscription. To all military and civilian personnel who have served at Fort Rucker since 1942 with special recognition of those who paid the supreme sacrifice in fighting for freedom throughout the world. The citizens of Ozark are deeply grateful for the association and spiritual bond with those who strive to serve "above the best" and for the contribution they have made to our city.
The City of Ozark
Tom A. Goff, Mayor · Sam Parker, City Clerk
City Council
Charles W. Carroll · Sam J. Carroll Jr.
Robert L. Fuqua · Billy Blackmon
Abraham S. Saliba
Chairman of the
Carillon and Tower Committee
James Douglas Brown

Erected 1973 by the Carillon and Tower Committee.

Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Patriots & Patriotism. In addition, it is included in the Historic Bells series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 24, 1973.

Location. 31° 27.437′ N, 85° 38.534′ W. Memorial is in Ozark, Alabama, in Dale County. It is on Painter Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 245 Painter Ave, Ozark AL 36360, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

and in the Wiregrass.

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 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: Hon. George W. Andrews (here, next to this marker); Henry Bascom Steagall (here, next to this marker); The Dr. Eratus Byron Ard Family Memorial (about 600 feet

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away, measured in a direct line); Dale Veterans Memorial (about 700 feet away); Ozark Girl Scouts (about 700 feet away); Confederate Memorial (about 700 feet away); Ozark Baptist Church / Church Pastors (about 800 feet away); Merrick's - Woodshop - Ozark / Ozark (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ozark.

Photographed by James L.Whitman, October 16, 2021

2. The Ozark Carillon and Tower Marker

Photographed by James L.Whitman, October 16, 2021

3. The Ozark Carillon and Tower Marker

Photographed by Craig Doda, December 23, 2022

4. The Ozark Carillon and Tower Marker

Photographed by Craig Doda, December 23, 2022

5. The Ozark Carillon and Tower Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 25, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 18, 2021, by James L.Whitman of Eufaula, Alabama. This page has been viewed 601 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 18, 2021, by James L.Whitman of Eufaula, Alabama. 4, 5. submitted on December 25, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.