Ashland in Boyd County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Proud to Serve One Family's Part in "The Greatest Generation"

Photographed by Craig Doda, June 25, 2023

1. Proud to Serve One Family's Part in "The Greatest Generation" Marker

Inscription. Austin, William, Bruce and Frank Henderson, four sons of John W. and Mary Sue Henderson, were all in military service during the Second World War. In 1942 a service flag was proudly displayed above the mantle as the parents read a letter from one of their boys.

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

Location. 38° 28.845′ N, 82° 38.364′ W. Memorial is in Ashland, Kentucky, in Boyd County. It is at the intersection of 15th Street and Greenup Avenue (Kentucky Route 23), on the right when traveling north on 15th Street. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 99 15th St, Ashland KY 41101, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in Kentucky’s Kyova Tri-State Region.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in the Ohio River Valley,

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 territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Bandstand at Central Park (here, next to this marker); Ashland & the Spirit of Victory (a few steps from this marker); Trail of Fame (a few steps from this marker); Kentucky Native, Laura White (within shouting distance of this marker); Ashland Schools Faculty (within shouting distance of this marker); Ashland Veterans Mural (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Elizabeth Roseberry Mitchell's Graveyard Quilt Top (about 400 feet away); Roof Bell from Sternwheel Steamer (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ashland.

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Photographed by Craig Doda, June 25, 2023

2. Proud to Serve One Family's Part in "The Greatest Generation" Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 12, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 190 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 12, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.