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

Ashland & the Spirit of Victory

Ashland & the Sprit of Victory Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Doda, June 25, 2023

1. Ashland & the Sprit of Victory Marker

Inscription. During World War II American women contribute to the effort by working side by side with men in the defense industry. Ashland Clayton & Lambert plant was no exception. There, local women helped produce millions of 40 mm shell casings for the U.S. Navy.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • War, World II • Women.

Location. 38° 28.856′ N, 82° 38.358′ W. Marker is in Ashland, Kentucky, in Boyd County. It is at the intersection of 15th Street and Front Street, on the right when traveling north on 15th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 99 15th St, Ashland KY 41101, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker 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: Proud to Serve One Family's Part in "The Greatest Generation" (a few steps from this marker); The Bandstand at Central Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Trail of Fame (within shouting distance of 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); Roof Bell from Sternwheel Steamer

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(about 400 feet away); Elizabeth Roseberry Mitchell's Graveyard Quilt Top (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ashland.

Photographed by Craig Doda, June 25, 2023

2. 1944 Parade

World War II Era Murals painted by Danise Spaulding based on photographs by Frank Elam

Credits. This page was last revised on July 17, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 12, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 399 times since then and 46 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.