Aberdeen in Grays Harbor County, Washington — The American West (Northwest)

The Spirit Of The American Doughboy

Photographed By James Card, May 27, 2022

1. The Spirit Of The American Doughboy Marker

Marker engraved on the base of a bronze statue of a soldier.

Inscription. The spirit of the American Doughboy. Who in peace represented the nation of freemen and in the world war fearlessly faced death in defense of human rights and liberty. Cherishing the memories of those who fell, and with gratitude to the survivors of the nation's conflicts, this statue was erected by the veterans and patriotic organizations of Aberdeen, Washington. July 4 1926.

Erected 1926.

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World I.

Location. 46° 58.597′ N, 123° 48.763′ W. Marker is in Aberdeen, Washington, in Grays Harbor County. Memorial is on Wishkah Street (U.S. 12) 0 miles east of South F Street, on the left when traveling west. Marker is located at Zelasko Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Aberdeen WA 98520, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 7 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. First Aberdeen School and Sam Benn's Salt House (a few steps from this marker); Breaker - 2013 (approx. 0.9 miles away); Cosmopolis Treaty Grounds (approx. 2.3 miles away); F. Arnold Polson House and Alex Polson Grounds (approx. 3.2 miles away); 7th Street Theatre (approx. 3.4 miles away); Hoquiam Public Library (approx. 3½ miles away); Hoquiam Library (approx. 3½ miles away).

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Regarding The Spirit Of The American Doughboy. The statue and the marker are also recorded at the Smithsonian's Art Institute Catalog.

Also see . . . The E. M. Viquesney Doughboy Database entry for this marker. (Submitted on June 19, 2022, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.)

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Photographed By James Card, May 27, 2022

2. The Spirit Of The American Doughboy Statue

Credits. This page was last revised on June 19, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 29, 2022, by James Card of Aberdeen, Washington. This page has been viewed 1,137 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 29, 2022, by James Card of Aberdeen, Washington. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.