Griffin in Spalding County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Pvt. Northen Watson Ponder
U.S. Army
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, January 15, 2022
1. Pvt. Northen Watson Ponder Marker
Died in service
World War I
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World I.
Location. 33° 14.834′ N, 84° 15.814′ W. Marker is in Griffin, Georgia, in Spalding County. Memorial is at the intersection of East Taylor Street (Georgia Route 16) and South Hill Street (Georgia Route 155), on the right when traveling west on East Taylor Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 136 S Hill St, Griffin GA 30223, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Pvt. James L. (Skeet) Kilgore (here, next to this marker); Pvt. Linwood Vaughn (a few steps from this marker); Pvt. James M. Farley (a few steps from this marker); SSgt. Abraham Bradford Butler, Jr. (within shouting distance of this marker); Pvt. Albert L. Lawler (within shouting distance of this marker); Pfc. Lamar Newman (within shouting distance of this marker); SFC. R.L. "Bobby" Hollar, Jr. (within shouting distance of this marker); Pfc. Amos Paul Holt (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Griffin.
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More about this marker. Plaque is part of Honor Our KIA, a community initiative to commemorate Griffin and Spalding County soldiers who have died during combat since World War I. Each plaque is accompanied by a QR code that links to the soldier's biography on the project's website.
Regarding Pvt. Northen Watson Ponder. He died of an unknown disease contracted during World War I, and therefore is considered a war casualty.
Also see . . . Pvt. Northen Watson Ponder. Biography by Honor Our KIA. (Submitted on January 17, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, January 15, 2022
2. Pvt. Northen Watson Ponder Marker
Featured marker is on the left.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 18, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 17, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 27 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 17, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
