Cleveland in Liberty County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

World War I Memorial

Photographed By James Hulse, September 22, 2022

1. World War I Memorial

Inscription. World War I
May 16, 1917
July 1, 1921

Reverse Side
World War I
1917 - 1921

Americans Fought to Insure the Rights
and Liberties of Small Nations, to Bring
Peace and Safety to All Nations and to
Make the World Safe for Democracy.
Our "Doughboys" Who Fought Over There,
Believed Was the War to End All Wars.
They Did It to Keep War From Coming
Onto American Soil

Ground Marker
V.F.W Post 1839
Veterans of Foreign Wars
100 Years of Service
To Veterans
29 September 1999
Ladies Auxiliary

Erected 1991 by City of Cleveland.

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

Location. 30° 20.429′ N, 95° 5.235′ W. Marker is in Cleveland, Texas, in Liberty County. Memorial is at the intersection of East Hanson Street and South Bonham Avenue, on the right when traveling east on East Hanson Street. The marker is located on the north side of the Austin Memorial Library on Hanson Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 220 South Bonham Avenue, Cleveland TX 77327, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Korean Conflict Memorial (here, next to this marker); All Women Who Served Their Country in All Wars

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(here, next to this marker); Vietnam Veterans Memorial (here, next to this marker); World War II Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Tom Hill House (within shouting distance of this marker); Texan Theater (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); City of Cleveland (approx. 0.2 miles away); First National Bank of Cleveland (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cleveland.

Reverse Side - World War I Memorial image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, September 22, 2022

2. Reverse Side - World War I Memorial

The World War I Memorial is between the flag poles image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, September 22, 2022

3. The World War I Memorial is between the flag poles

Credits. This page was last revised on September 25, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 24, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 97 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 25, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.