Eagle Lake in Colorado County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Rice Area Memorial

Photographed By Dave W, February 25, 2022

1. Rice Area Memorial

Inscription.

In memory of those who died for our freedom

James G. Shirley KIA Aug. 13, 1945 • Glenn E. Eggers KIA May 8, 1945 • Ernest A. Herndon KIA Nov. 5, 1944 • Arthur Hodde KIA Feb. 19, 1944 • Richard L. Eggers KIA Dec. 5, 1943 • Maurice Parker KIA Feb. 12, 1943 • Leon P. Kallina KIA May 28, 1942 • Martin Perry KIA

J. Dick Wooldridge KIA July 16, 1946 • James B. Harris, Jr. KIA May 27, 1945 • Jerrald P. Evoritt KIA Mar. 13, 1945 • Weldon D. Cauthen KIA July 17, 1944 • Robert W. Brown, Jr. KIA Dec. 20, 1943 • Johnnie D. Hutchins KIA Sept. 4, 1943 • Williams R. Cook KIA Sept. 15, 1942 • Williams R. Cherry KIA Feb. 13, 1919

Clinton R. Gertson KIA Feb. 19, 2005 • Jesse P. Yanez KIA June 5, 1945 • Clarence J. Miculka KIA Apr. 24, 1945 • Norman L. Lanier KIA Oct. 13, 1944 • Felton F. Alley KIA Feb. 5, 1944 • Israel E. Selph KIA Oct. 1, 1943 • Williams L. Stapleton KIA Oct. 16, 1942 • Williams D. Austin KIA Nov. 17, 1941

Erected by Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary Post 8783.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: War, 2nd Iraq • War, World I • War, World II. A significant historical date for this entry is May 8, 1945.

Location. 29° 35.324′ N, 96° 20.041′ W. Marker is in Eagle Lake, Texas, in Colorado County

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. Memorial is on East Main Street. The memorial is in the courtyard of the City Hall. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 E Main St, Eagle Lake TX 77434, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Eagle Lake Settlement Centennial Monument (here, next to this marker); Town of Eagle Lake (a few steps from this marker); Rice Culture in Colorado County (within shouting distance of this marker); City Hall – Fire Station – Jail (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hotel Dallas 1912 (about 400 feet away); Zeno Smith (about 500 feet away); Methodism in Eagle Lake (approx. 0.3 miles away); Eagle Lake High (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Eagle Lake.

Rice Area Memorial - Side 2 image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Dave W, February 25, 2022

2. Rice Area Memorial - Side 2

Rice Area Memorial - Side 3 image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Dave W, February 25, 2022

3. Rice Area Memorial - Side 3

Rice Area Memorial - Side 4 image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Dave W, February 25, 2022

4. Rice Area Memorial - Side 4

Credits. This page was last revised on December 21, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 13, 2022, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. This page has been viewed 64 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 13, 2022, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.