Martins Ferry in Belmont County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
World War I Memorial
1917 - 1919
In commemoration of the patriotism of our boys and girls who went forth at the call of their country to serve in the World War and in memory of those who died that liberty might live
"Take up our quarrel with the foe.
To you from falling hands, we throw the torch.
Be yours to hold it high.
If you break faith with us who die,
We shall not sleep, though poppies blow in Flanders Field."
Erected by Service Star Legion, Martins Ferry, Ohio.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World I.
Location. 40° 5.709′ N, 80° 43.662′ W. Marker is in Martins Ferry, Ohio, in Belmont County. Memorial is on Zane Highway just south of Locust Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 422 Zane Hwy, Martins Ferry OH 43935, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Isaac G. Vickers (here, next to this marker); City of Martins Ferry Fountain (a few steps from this marker); Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); World War II Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Veterans Memorial
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Photographed By Dan Reynard, September 9, 2021
2. World War I Memorial
Credits. This page was last revised on December 14, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 23, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 208 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 23, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 2. submitted on May 16, 2022, by Dan Reynard of Bellevue, Wisconsin.
