Brenham in Washington County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Washington County Veterans of WWI
Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, February 19, 2024
1. Washington County Veterans of WWI Marker
Inscription.
Washington County Veterans of world war one. . After the U.S. entered World War I in 1917, thousands of Washington County men and women served by volunteering or through the Selective Service Act. Hundreds of soldiers trained at Camp Travis in San Antonio and were still stateside when the war ended, but many troops went overseas. At least fifty-one men from Washington County - thirty Anglo Americans and twenty-one African Americans - died on active duty. They are honored as Gold Star heroes, with notable burials at Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery in France, Arlington National Cemetery, and cemeteries throughout Washington County and elsewhere. Their service and sacrifices continue to be remembered.
After the U.S. entered World War I in 1917,
thousands of Washington County men and
women served by volunteering or
through the Selective Service Act.
Hundreds of soldiers trained at Camp
Travis in San Antonio and were still
stateside when the war ended, but many
troops went overseas. At least fifty-one
men from Washington County - thirty
Anglo Americans and twenty-one African
Americans - died on active duty. They are
honored as Gold Star heroes, with
notable burials at Meuse-Argonne
American Cemetery in France, Arlington
National Cemetery, and cemeteries
throughout Washington County and
elsewhere. Their service and sacrifices
continue to be remembered.
Erected 2018 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 20000.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World I.
Location. 30° 10.433′ N, 96° 24.039′ W. Marker is in Brenham, Texas, in Washington County. Marker can be reached from North Park Street south of Veterans Memorial Drive. Marker is in front of veteran's memorial, in Firemans Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 901 N Park Street, Brenham TX 77833, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Community of Support & Respect for our Past (within shouting distance of this marker);
Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, February 19, 2024
2. Washington County Veterans of WWI Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 21, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 20, 2024, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 51 times since then. Photos:1, 2. submitted on February 20, 2024, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
