Columbus in Lowndes County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)

Lowndes County World War I Memorial

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 12, 2024

1. Lowndes County World War I Memorial Marker

Inscription.
Remember WWI Veterans This gate, a symbol of remembrance, is dedicated to the men and women of Lowndes County who served their country in the World War 1917-1918.

Erected November 11, 1933 by Tombigbee Unit No. 69 American Legion Auxiliary and Bernard Romans Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution

Roll of Honor Eli Ashmore • Greenwood Bailey • George Barrow • Hayden Brooks, 1st Lieut. • Llewellyn Brownlee • Frank Childs • William Colshorn • Fred Egger • Tom Golding • Joseph J. House • G.S. Keenum • Atwell Lincoln, Capt. • W.S. Mullins, Capt. • Sam Mullins • Robt. Lee Nobles • J.S. Peters, 1st Lieut. • E.G. Flippo, Jr. • Jarvis Seales • Will Strauss • Nathaniel Thornton • John H. Wheeler • John Williford

[Base] Panels were originally installed in Gateway Arch at Magnolia Bowl on November 11, 1933. Here we honor World War I Lowndes County veterans who lost their lives in service to our country. Re-dedicated November 11, 2015 by the Lowndes County Board of Supervisors.

Erected 1933 by Tombigbee Unit No. 69, American Legion Auxiliary • Bernard Romans Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution.

Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World I

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. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list.

Location. 33° 29.792′ N, 88° 25.667′ W. Marker is in Columbus, Mississippi, in Lowndes County. Memorial is on 2nd Avenue North east of North 5th Street, on the left when traveling east. Memorial is in front of the Lowndes County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 515 2nd Ave N, Columbus MS 39701, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lowndes County Veterans Monument (here, next to this marker); First Christian Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Franklin Academy (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Methodist Church (about 600 feet away); First Baptist Church of Columbus (about 600 feet away); Friendship Cemetery (about 700 feet away); S.D. Lee Home (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Home of Tennessee Williams (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbus.

Lowndes County World War I Memorial closeup (left side) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 12, 2024

2. Lowndes County World War I Memorial closeup (left side)

Lowndes County World War I Memorial closeup (right side) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 12, 2024

3. Lowndes County World War I Memorial closeup (right side)

Lowndes County World War I Memorial image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 12, 2024

4. Lowndes County World War I Memorial

Credits. This page was last revised on April 9, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 9, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 39 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 9, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.