Canton in Haywood County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Haywood County World War II Monument

Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, March 14, 2009

1. Haywood County World War II Monument Marker

Inscription.

This Monument is Dedicated to the Men and Women of Haywood County who served during World War II and to those who gave their lives in defense of our country.

A nearby stone marker lists local World War II
Congressional Medal of Honor Winners
"For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of their lives above and beyond the call of duty"
William D. Halyburton, Jr. Killed while serving with a Marine Rifle Co. Bn., in the 2nd Bn., 5th Marines, 1st Marine Div., during action against Japanese forces on Okinawa Shima in the Ryukyu Chain,
10 May 1945.
Max Thompson Wounded in action while serving with Co. K, 18th Infantry, 1st Infantry Div, against German forces near Haaren, Germany
18 October 1944.

The remaining five sides of the six-sided main monument lists the names of Haywood County World War II veterans and the year they entered service.

Topics. This historical marker and monument is listed in this topic list: War, World II. A significant historical date for this entry is May 10, 1945.

Location. 35° 31.959′ N, 82° 50.375′ W. Marker is in Canton, North Carolina, in Haywood County. It is on Park Street (State Highway

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19/23). Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Canton NC 28716, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker and monument is in North Carolina’s Mountains, specifically in Greater Asheville,

and in the Great Smoky Mountains.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the original Cherokee Nation,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Canton Area History Museum (a few steps from this marker); Colonial Theatre (within shouting distance of this marker); Morning Star Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Arnold Guyot (approx. ¼ mile away); Locust Field Cemetery (approx. 0.4 miles away); Rutherford Trace (approx. 1.6 miles

Congressional Medal of Honor Winners image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, March 14, 2009

2. Congressional Medal of Honor Winners

"For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of their lives above and beyond the call of duty"
William D. Halyburton, Jr. Killed while serving with a Marine Rifle Co. Bn., in the 2nd Bn., 5th Marines, 1st Marine Div., during action against Japanese forces on Okinawa Shima in the Ryukyu Chain,
10 May 1945.
Max Thompson Wounded in action while serving with Co. K, 18th Infantry, 1st Infantry Div, against German forces near Haaren, Germany
18 October 1944.

away); Garden Creek (approx. 1.7 miles away); Osborne Boundary Oak Tree (approx. 3.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Canton.

Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, March 14, 2009

3. Haywood County World War II Monument Marker

Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, March 14, 2009

4. Haywood County World War II Monument Marker

Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, March 14, 2009

5. Haywood County World War II Monument Marker

Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, March 14, 2009

6. Haywood County World War II Monument Marker

Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, March 14, 2009

7. Haywood County World War II Monument Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 30, 2018. It was originally submitted on June 14, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,177 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on June 14, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.