Spencer in Owen County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
To the Memory of Those Who Served Their Country
" Soldiers Memorial Pavilion "
— Owen County (Spencer) Indiana —
By Al Wolf, May 25, 2009
1. To the Memory of Those Who Served Their Country Marker
Who Served Their Country
During the Wars of the United States
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Erected through the Efforts of
The Women's Relief Corps
of Spencer, Indiana
1939
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Panel and Design of Pavilion Furnished By:
E. M. Viquesney, Sculptor.
Erected 1939 by Women's Relief Corps of Spencer.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Military.
Location. 39° 16.952′ N, 86° 46.025′ W. Marker is in Spencer, Indiana, in Owen County. Memorial can be reached from West Wayne Street west of South Water Street. Go West on West Wayne Street from South Water Street. Enter "Riverside Cemetery" - Soldiers Memorial
By Al Wolf, May 25, 2009
2. Marker - and - "The American's Creed" (behind glass)
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Civil War Cannons - Owen County Indiana (a few steps from this marker); American Revolution War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Owen County Courthouse (approx. 0.3 miles away); Owen County War Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Owen County (Indiana) War Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Pedens: First Family of McCormick's Creek (approx. 3.1 miles away); The Springhouse (approx. 3.1 miles away); Ferry Bridge (approx. 5.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Spencer.
Regarding To the Memory of Those Who Served Their Country.
The American's Creed
By William Tyler Page – 1917
I believe in the United States of America as a government of the people, by the people, for the people; whose just powers are derived from the consent of the governed, a democracy in a republic, a sovereign Nation of many sovereign States; a perfect union, one and inseparable;
By Courtesy:: E. M. Viquisney, circa 1936
3. " The American's Creed " - William Tyler Page
I therefore believe it is my duty to my country to love it, to support its Constitution, to obey its laws, to respect its flag, and to defend it against all enemies.
Also see . . . "The Spirit of the Doughboy" downtown Spencer ::. The Doughboy statues were the heart and soul of Viquesney's work for the public. Spencer, Indiana is where he was born and died - his "Home Town". (Submitted on May 27, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana.)
Additional keywords. E. M. Viquesney, Sculptor
By Al Wolf, May 25, 2009
4. Dias of the " Soldiers Memorial Pavilion "
Inscribed on front of Dias:
"Restored by American Legion Post 285 and V.F.W. Post 1405.
5-85 (presumed to be: May 1985)
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5. " Soldiers Memorial Pavilion "
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6. Back / West View - - " Soldiers Memorial Pavilion "
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7. Full Back View - - " Soldiers Memorial Pavilion "
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8. East / Back View - - " Soldiers Memorial Pavilion "
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9. Front / East View - - " Soldiers Memorial Pavilion "
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10. View From - - " Soldiers Memorial Pavilion "
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11. Flag Pole
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12. Flag Pole - and - American Revolution Memorial Cannon
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13. Flag Pole Plaque
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14. " Soldiers Memorial Pavilion "
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15. Viquesney Family Burial Plot
Easily located near Cemetery Office.
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16. Base View - - Viquesney Family Plot - Statue
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17. E. M. (Dick) Viquesney - Grave Marker
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18. Full View - - Ernest (Dick) Viquesney in Family Plot
His grave marker is on the near left in the photo.
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19. The "Tivoli" Theater
The "Tivoli" was named by Viquesney meaning, "This Is Viquseney's Own Little Idea". It is located in downtown Spencer at 26 North Washington Street, a short walk from the Courthouse.
By Al Wolf, May 25, 2009
20. The "Spirit of the Doughboy" bids farewell - - -
Credits. This page was last revised on December 10, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 27, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 1,774 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20. submitted on May 27, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
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