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 —

To the Memory of Those Who Served Their Country Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Al Wolf, May 25, 2009

1. To the Memory of Those Who Served Their Country Marker

Inscription.
Dedicated to the Memory of Those
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 Hill can be seen easily on the Left. BUT, follow the one way drive-way to the left for easy parking on lower part of the hill. Cemetery workers are very helpbul and friendly. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Spencer IN 47460, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Civil War Cannons - Owen County Indiana (a few

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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); Company #589, Camp SP 4 (approx. 2.2 miles away); The Pedens: First Family of McCormick's Creek (approx. 3.1 miles away); The Springhouse (approx. 3.1 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; established

Marker - and - "The American's Creed" (behind glass) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Al Wolf, May 25, 2009

2. Marker - and - "The American's Creed" (behind glass)

upon those principles of freedom, equality, justice, and humanity for which American patriots sacrificed their lives and fortunes.
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.

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. Owen County (Indiana) War Memorial — The Spirit of the American Doughboy

Additional keywords. E. M. Viquesney, Sculptor

" The American's Creed " - William Tyler Page image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Courtesy:: E. M. Viquisney, circa 1936

3. " The American's Creed " - William Tyler Page

Dias of the " Soldiers Memorial Pavilion " image. Click for full size.

Photographed 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)

" Soldiers Memorial Pavilion " image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Al Wolf, May 25, 2009

5. " Soldiers Memorial Pavilion "

Back / West View - - " Soldiers Memorial Pavilion " image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Al Wolf, May 25, 2009

6. Back / West View - - " Soldiers Memorial Pavilion "

Full Back View - - " Soldiers Memorial Pavilion " image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Al Wolf, May 25, 2009

7. Full Back View - - " Soldiers Memorial Pavilion "

East / Back View - - " Soldiers Memorial Pavilion " image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Al Wolf, May 25, 2009

8. East / Back View - - " Soldiers Memorial Pavilion "

Front / East View - - " Soldiers Memorial Pavilion " image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Al Wolf, May 25, 2009

9. Front / East View - - " Soldiers Memorial Pavilion "

View From - - " Soldiers Memorial Pavilion " image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Al Wolf, May 25, 2009

10. View From - - " Soldiers Memorial Pavilion "

Photographed By Al Wolf, May 25, 2009

11. Flag Pole

Flag Pole - and - American Revolution Memorial Cannon image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Al Wolf, May 25, 2009

12. Flag Pole - and - American Revolution Memorial Cannon

Flag Pole Plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Al Wolf, May 25, 2009

13. Flag Pole Plaque

Photographed By Al Wolf, May 25, 2009

14. " Soldiers Memorial Pavilion "

Viquesney Family Burial Plot image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Al Wolf, May 25, 2009

15. Viquesney Family Burial Plot

Easily located near Cemetery Office.

Base View - - Viquesney Family Plot - Statue image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Al Wolf, May 25, 2009

16. Base View - - Viquesney Family Plot - Statue

E. M. (Dick) Viquesney - Grave Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Al Wolf, May 25, 2009

17. E. M. (Dick) Viquesney - Grave Marker

Full View - - Ernest (Dick) Viquesney in Family Plot image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Al Wolf, May 25, 2009

18. Full View - - Ernest (Dick) Viquesney in Family Plot

His grave marker is on the near left in the photo.

The "Tivoli" Theater image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Al Wolf, May 25, 2009

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.

The "Spirit of the Doughboy" bids farewell - - - image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Al Wolf, May 25, 2009

20. The "Spirit of the Doughboy" bids farewell - - -

Credits. This page was last revised on November 1, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 27, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 1,900 times since then and 18 times this year. 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.