Hicksville Township in Defiance County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Meuse Argonne Avenue
Photographed By Craig Doda, April 2, 2023
1. Meuse Argonne Avenue Marker
Inscription.
Meuse Argonne Avenue. . The Meuse-Argonne Campaign was a major part of the final allied offensive of World War I stretching along the entire western front. It was fought between the Meuse River and Argonne Forest in three phases, beginning on September 26, 1918, and ending on November 11, 1918 when an armistice took effect. This was the largest operation undertaken by the American expeditionary forces, involving some 1.2 million soldiers, including a number of local men., In a ceremony on November 11, 1921, Tight Street, also known as Milford Road, was renamed Meuse Argonne and was dedicated to all veterans of World War I. This memorial is placed not only in their honor, but also in memory of those who gave their lives in this global conflict.
The Meuse-Argonne Campaign was a major part
of the final allied offensive of World War I
stretching along the entire western front.
It was fought between the Meuse River and
Argonne Forest in three phases, beginning on
September 26, 1918, and ending on November 11, 1918
when an armistice took effect. This was the
largest operation undertaken by the American
expeditionary forces, involving some 1.2 million
soldiers, including a number of local men.
In a ceremony on November 11, 1921, Tight Street,
also known as Milford Road, was renamed
Meuse Argonne and was dedicated to all
veterans of World War I. This memorial is
placed not only in their honor, but also
in memory of those who gave their lives
in this global conflict.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Roads & Vehicles • War, World I. A significant day of the year for for this entry is May 31.
Location. 41° 17.891′ N, 84° 45.989′ W. Marker is in Hicksville, Ohio, in Defiance County. It is in Hicksville Township. Memorial is on Meuse Argonne Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 299 Meuse Argonne St, Hicksville OH 43526, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 4, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 65 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on April 4, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
