Jefferson in Ashe County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Ashe County War Memorial

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 24, 2023

1. Ashe County War Memorial (front)

Inscription.

Ashe County War Memorial. . United States of America
Ashe County, North Carolina “Our country called, our county answered” , American Revolution 1775-1783. Approximately 40 Ashe County pioneers fought in the Revolutionary War with General George Washington's forces, although some remained loyal to Great Britain. Ashe County volunteers were among the group of Over the Mountain Men who defeated Major Patrick Ferguson at King's Mountain on October 7, 1780 and by doing so, turned the tide of the Great War for Independence. Ashe County was formed in 1799 and named after the Revolutionary War Patriot and later governor of North Carolina, Samuel Ashe. , War of 18 12 1812-1815. Eighty-eight Ashe County citizens were among those who fought the British in the second war for independence. These men served in the 1st and 2nd Companies of the 5th North Carolina Militia Regiment. A total of 58 men are thought to have served in the 1st Company, but only 30 men were found to have served in the 2nd Company. , War Between the States/Civil War 1861-1865. From the beginning of the war, Ashe County, as the rest of the state and nation, was divided between Confederate and Union lines. Between April and August 1861, Ashe County contributed four full companies of Confederate volunteers totaling approximately 1200. Of those who volunteered at least 49 did not survive the war, with 14 dead at Gettysburg. Less than 100 local men joined Federal forces. Over a period of four years, many more Ashe County men lost their lives in this American war. , Spanish-American War 1898. The Spanish government declared war on the United States on April 24, 1898. This war, one of history's shortest, was over within six months. During this period of time, Ashe County was known to have thirteen men to serve during this war with Spain. , World War I 1914-1918. The “war to end all wars” began on June 28, 1914. The United States joined the war in the spring of 1917. Approximately 900 Ashe County men served during this war. Nearly 10 million died as a result of the Great War. Of those, 116,516 were U.S. soldiers, and of this number Ashe County lost 22 brave men. , World War II 1939-1945. Germany invaded Poland on September 1, 1939 beginning World War II. Later, Japan attacked Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, officially bringing the United States into the war the following day. world war two was credited as the costliest war in history. The U.S. suffered 405,399 deaths. Of the 2,440 Ashe County servicemen who fought, 88 lost their lives. Germany surrendered on May 7, 1945 and Japan on September 2, 1945. , Korean War 1950-1953. North Korean forces crossed the 38th parallel and invaded South Korea on June 25, 1950 in an attempt to spread communism. Ashe County is known to have 367 men that served in this war effort. During what is known as “the Forgotten War,” the United States would lose 54,246 lives. Ashe County lost 4 men during this war. More than 8,100 Americans are still listed as missing in action from this conflict. , Vietnam War 1964-1975. The Vietnam War was the longest military conflict in the history of the United States. It was one of the most socially and politically divisive wars in American history. The hostilities in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia claimed the lives of 58,226 Americans. Ashe County had 470 who served in the jungles of Southeast Asia, 10 of which made the supreme sacrifice. , Persian Gulf 1990-1991. The Gulf War was an armed conflict between the United States and a coalition of 32 nations against Iraq. The ground war began on February 24, 1991 and was over in four days. Of the 89 servicemen from Ashe County, 68 were deployed with the 1450th Transportation Company of the North Carolina Army National Guard of Jefferson and served in Saudi Arabia and Iraq. This unit supplied petroleum, ammunition, and other classes of supplies to combat forces of the XVIII Airborne Corps and of the 24th Infantry Division. Ashe County suffered no casualties during this war. , Honor Roll Those who made the supreme sacrifice from Ashe County NC, Revolutionary War Unknown , War of 18 12 Unknown , War Between the States/Civil War Unknown , Spanish-American War Unknown , World War I. Ashley, Charlie O. . Bare, Cecil . Barker, John . Brooks, Chester A. . Cockerham, Marcus W. . Cox, Fred N. . Ham, Lester . Hardin, Samuel C. . Lewis, Brant . Lyalls, Corbitt . Mahala, Luke P. . Parker, John . Parsons, Edgar . Perry, Harrison . Porter, Frank C. . Price, Eula . Roark, Hedrick . Sheets, William L. . Thompson, Roscoe . Tucker, Osco . Wallace, William M. . Yates, John E. , World War II. Arnold, Marvin J. . Baker, Orville . Bare, Clell C. . Black, Richard J. . Brown, Lida A. . Burkett, Lawrence P. . Burkett, Thomas E. . Church, Burley G. . Church, Lloyd J. . Colvard, George Todd . Conley, Theodore Jr. . Cornett, William A. . Cox, John . Crepps, Duane F. . Crepps, Francis H. . Davis, Gale M. . Deboard, Frank M. . Denny, Kenneth W. . Dixon, Blan D. . Eller, Blanco . Farrington, Bruce . Gambill, Scott J. . Gentry, Herbert . Gentry, Ray A. . Goodman, Raymond E. . Greer, Earl W. . Greer, Ford E. . Grogan, Ellis D. . Grubb, Francis E. . Hart, Charles H. . Holman, George C. . Hopkins, James G. . Houck, Bowie M. . Houck, Wallace G. . Howell, Robert L. . James, Vance . Johnson, Charles R. . Johnson, Claude W. , Kemp, Ellis H. . Krider, J.C. . Lewis, Albert F. . Miller, Arline . Miller, Cecil M. . Miller, Robert F. . Miller, Roger F. . Miller, Wade . Moretz, Alonzo L. . Mullis, Ernest D. . Oliver, Carl E. . Oliver, Charles B. . Oliver, Earl . Osborne, Fred J. . Osborne, Grover C. . Osborne, Howard . Osborne, James H. . Osborne, Junior A. . Osborne, Robert H. . Parsons, Howard O. . Phillips, Richard B. . Phipps, William H. . Powers, Rexie . Rash, Paul W. . Richardson, Cecil W. . Roberts, Herman . Roberts, James M. . Ross, Harley H. . Roten, James C. . Russ, James G. . Severt, Claude R. . Sexton, Glenn D. . Sexton, Walter R. . Shepherd, Verna R. . Stansberry, William L. . Taylor, Shuba W. . Testerman, David H. . Trivett, Walter A. , Vaught, Thomas E. . Viers, Rex . Wagoner, Amon D. . Walters, Charles H. Sr. . Witherspoon, Larkin L. . Wood, Charles H. . Wyatt, Lester . Wyatt, Thomas N. . Yates, James V. . Yearick, John . Younce, James R. . Young, Edwin B. , Korean War Houck, Norvel . Pennington, Bartie E. . Shepherd, Ray A. . Taylor, Allen R. , Vietnam War Church, Alvin R. . Church, Jimmy K. . Curtain, John H. . Deboard, Blaine A., Jr. . Eller, Charles L. . Farmer, Carlton N.A. . Phillips, Charles E. . Phillips, Gary T. . Phipps, Jimmy D. . Surber, Samuel E. , Persian Gulf War None.

United States of America
Ashe County, North Carolina
“Our country called, our county answered”

American Revolution
1775-1783 Approximately 40 Ashe County pioneers fought in the Revolutionary War with General George Washington's forces, although some remained loyal to Great Britain. Ashe County volunteers were among the group of Over the Mountain Men who defeated Major Patrick Ferguson at King's Mountain on October 7, 1780 and by doing so, turned the tide of the Great War for Independence. Ashe County was formed in 1799 and named after the Revolutionary War Patriot and later governor of North Carolina, Samuel Ashe.

War of 1812
1812-1815 Eighty-eight Ashe County citizens were among those who fought the British in the second war for independence. These men served in the 1st and 2nd Companies of the 5th North Carolina Militia Regiment. A total of 58 men are thought to have served in the 1st Company, but only 30 men were found to have served in the 2nd Company.

War Between the States/Civil War
1861-1865 From the beginning of the war, Ashe County, as the rest of the state and nation, was divided between Confederate and Union lines. Between April and August 1861, Ashe County contributed four full companies

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of Confederate volunteers totaling approximately 1200. Of those who volunteered at least 49 did not survive the war, with 14 dead at Gettysburg. Less than 100 local men joined Federal forces. Over a period of four years, many more Ashe County men lost their lives in this American war.

Spanish-American War
1898 The Spanish government declared war on the United States on April 24, 1898. This war, one of history's shortest, was over within six months. During this period of time, Ashe County was known to have thirteen men to serve during this war with Spain.

World War I
1914-1918 The “war to end all wars” began on June 28, 1914. The United States joined the war in the spring of 1917. Approximately 900 Ashe County men served during this war. Nearly 10 million died as a result of the Great War. Of those, 116,516 were U.S. soldiers, and of this number Ashe County lost 22 brave men.

World War II
1939-1945 Germany invaded Poland on September 1, 1939 beginning World War II. Later, Japan attacked Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, officially bringing the United States into the war the following day. WWII was credited as the costliest war in history. The U.S. suffered 405,399 deaths. Of the 2,440 Ashe County servicemen who fought, 88 lost their lives. Germany surrendered

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2. Ashe County War Memorial (back)

on May 7, 1945 and Japan on September 2, 1945.

Korean War
1950-1953 North Korean forces crossed the 38th parallel and invaded South Korea on June 25, 1950 in an attempt to spread communism. Ashe County is known to have 367 men that served in this war effort. During what is known as “the Forgotten War,” the United States would lose 54,246 lives. Ashe County lost 4 men during this war. More than 8,100 Americans are still listed as missing in action from this conflict.

Vietnam War
1964-1975 The Vietnam War was the longest military conflict in the history of the United States. It was one of the most socially and politically divisive wars in American history. The hostilities in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia claimed the lives of 58,226 Americans. Ashe County had 470 who served in the jungles of Southeast Asia, 10 of which made the supreme sacrifice.

Persian Gulf
1990-1991 The Gulf War was an armed conflict between the United States and a coalition of 32 nations against Iraq. The ground war began on February 24, 1991 and was over in four days. Of the 89 servicemen from Ashe County, 68 were deployed with the 1450th Transportation Company of the North Carolina Army National Guard of Jefferson and served in Saudi Arabia and Iraq. This unit supplied petroleum, ammunition,

Ashe County War Memorial (American Revolution) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 24, 2023

3. Ashe County War Memorial (American Revolution)

and other classes of supplies to combat forces of the XVIII Airborne Corps and of the 24th Infantry Division. Ashe County suffered no casualties during this war.

Honor Roll
Those who made the supreme sacrifice
from Ashe County NC

Revolutionary War
Unknown

War of 1812
Unknown

War Between the States/Civil War
Unknown

Spanish-American War
Unknown

World War I Ashley, Charlie O. • Bare, Cecil • Barker, John • Brooks, Chester A. • Cockerham, Marcus W. • Cox, Fred N. • Ham, Lester • Hardin, Samuel C. • Lewis, Brant • Lyalls, Corbitt • Mahala, Luke P. • Parker, John • Parsons, Edgar • Perry, Harrison • Porter, Frank C. • Price, Eula • Roark, Hedrick • Sheets, William L. • Thompson, Roscoe • Tucker, Osco • Wallace, William M. • Yates, John E.

World War II Arnold, Marvin J. • Baker, Orville • Bare, Clell C. • Black, Richard J. • Brown, Lida A. • Burkett, Lawrence P. • Burkett, Thomas E. • Church, Burley G. • Church, Lloyd J. • Colvard, George Todd • Conley, Theodore Jr. • Cornett, William A. • Cox, John • Crepps, Duane F. • Crepps, Francis H. • Davis, Gale M. • Deboard, Frank M. • Denny, Kenneth W. • Dixon, Blan D. • Eller, Blanco • Farrington, Bruce • Gambill, Scott J. • Gentry, Herbert • Gentry, Ray A. • Goodman,

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4. Ashe County War Memorial (War of 1812)

Raymond E. • Greer, Earl W. • Greer, Ford E. • Grogan, Ellis D. • Grubb, Francis E. • Hart, Charles H. • Holman, George C. • Hopkins, James G. • Houck, Bowie M. • Houck, Wallace G. • Howell, Robert L. • James, Vance • Johnson, Charles R. • Johnson, Claude W.

Kemp, Ellis H. • Krider, J.C. • Lewis, Albert F. • Miller, Arline • Miller, Cecil M. • Miller, Robert F. • Miller, Roger F. • Miller, Wade • Moretz, Alonzo L. • Mullis, Ernest D. • Oliver, Carl E. • Oliver, Charles B. • Oliver, Earl • Osborne, Fred J. • Osborne, Grover C. • Osborne, Howard • Osborne, James H. • Osborne, Junior A. • Osborne, Robert H. • Parsons, Howard O. • Phillips, Richard B. • Phipps, William H. • Powers, Rexie • Rash, Paul W. • Richardson, Cecil W. • Roberts, Herman • Roberts, James M. • Ross, Harley H. • Roten, James C. • Russ, James G. • Severt, Claude R. • Sexton, Glenn D. • Sexton, Walter R. • Shepherd, Verna R. • Stansberry, William L. • Taylor, Shuba W. • Testerman, David H. • Trivett, Walter A.

Vaught, Thomas E. • Viers, Rex • Wagoner, Amon D. • Walters, Charles H. Sr. • Witherspoon, Larkin L. • Wood, Charles H. • Wyatt, Lester • Wyatt, Thomas N. • Yates, James V. • Yearick, John • Younce, James R. • Young, Edwin B.

Korean War
Houck, Norvel • Pennington, Bartie E. • Shepherd, Ray A. • Taylor, Allen R.

Vietnam War
Church, Alvin

Ashe County War Memorial (Civil War) image. Click for full size.

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5. Ashe County War Memorial (Civil War)

R. • Church, Jimmy K. • Curtain, John H. • Deboard, Blaine A., Jr. • Eller, Charles L. • Farmer, Carlton N.A. • Phillips, Charles E. • Phillips, Gary T. • Phipps, Jimmy D. • Surber, Samuel E.

Persian Gulf War
None

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Military. A significant historical date for this entry is October 7, 1780.

Location. 36° 25.131′ N, 81° 27.553′ W. Marker is in Jefferson, North Carolina, in Ashe County. Memorial is on Government Circle, 0.1 miles south of U.S. 221, on the right when traveling south. Memorial is in front of the Ashe County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 150 Government Cir, Jefferson NC 28640, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Asa Gray (approx. half a mile away); Old Ashe County War Memorial (approx. 0.6 miles away); Ashe County Victory Garden (approx. 0.7 miles away); Lansing School (approx. 6.2 miles away); Glendale Springs Inn (approx. 6.7 miles away); The Cabins at Healing Springs (approx. 6.8 miles away); Ore Knob Mine (approx. 7.6 miles away); Tobaccoville Barn (approx. 7.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jefferson.

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6. Ashe County War Memorial (Spanish-American War)

Ashe County War Memorial (World War I) image. Click for full size.

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7. Ashe County War Memorial (World War I)

Ashe County War Memorial (World War II) image. Click for full size.

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8. Ashe County War Memorial (World War II)

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9. Ashe County War Memorial (Korean War)

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10. Ashe County War Memorial (Vietnam War)

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11. Ashe County War Memorial (Persian Gulf)

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12. Ashe County War Memorial (Honor Roll)

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13. Ashe County War Memorial

Credits. This page was last revised on July 20, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 19, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 95 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on July 19, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13. submitted on July 20, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.