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 and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World I. In addition, it is included in the In Flanders Fields series list.
Location. 40° 5.709′ N, 80° 43.662′ W. Memorial is in Martins Ferry, Ohio, in Belmont County. It is on Zane Highway just south of Locust Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 422 Zane Hwy, Martins Ferry OH 43935, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in the American Midwest, in the Ohio River Valley, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in
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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 (within shouting distance of this marker); The Veterans Wall (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Members of The Martins Ferry Hall Of Honor (about 700 feet away); First Presbyterian Church Bell (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Martins Ferry.
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 486 times since then and 18 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.
