Old Towne West in Newark in Licking County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Veterans Memorial Park
Photographed by Craig Doda, May 18, 2024
1. Veterans Memorial Park Marker
A memorial to our fathers erected May 1929 by Tent 25 Daughters of Union Veterans of Civil War
1861 to 1865
Frank D. French
Co. B. 76th. Reg., O.V.I.
Died June 5, 1939. Aged 95 yearsh
The last Civil War Veteran of Licking County
Newark, Ohio
Maj. Gen. John L. Clem
and
Army of the Cumberland
Lemert Relief Corps
In memory of Ayers B. Adams and the Grand Army of the Republic by Ohio Department Auxiliary to the Sons of Union Veterans of Civil War.
The veterans walk of honor is dedicated with gratitude, love, and respect to all, who answered their country's call.
We salute the many people who gave their time, talents, labor, and resources to create a beautiful memorial for our nation's veterans.
This plaque is placed with pride by the members of the World War II 50th Anniversary Commemorative Commission, 1991-1995.
Mary Lou Wirth, chair.
Walk of Honor Commission, 1995 - 1996
Elwin Dewey, chair.
Frank Stare, mayor
Here rests in honored glory an American Soldier known but to God.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Military. In addition, it is included in the The Grand Army of the Republic series list.
Location. 40° 3.409′ N, 82° 24.563′ W. Memorial is in Newark, Ohio, in Licking County. It is in Old Towne West. It is on North 6th Street south of West Church Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 32 N 6th St, Newark OH 43055, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in the Columbus Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Midwest, in the Corn Belt, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Revolutionary War Memorial (here, next to this marker); Veterans Walk Of Honor (here, next to this marker); Freedom Isn't Free (within shouting distance of this marker); War of 1812 Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Dedicated to All Men and Women Wounded in All Our Wars (within shouting distance of this marker); Veteran's Park (within shouting distance of this marker); John L. Clem (within shouting distance of this marker); Licking County World War II Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newark.
Photographed by Craig Doda, May 18, 2024
2. Veterans Memorial Park Marker
Photographed by Craig Doda, May 18, 2024
3. Veterans Memorial Park Marker
Photographed by Craig Doda, May 18, 2024
4. Veterans Memorial Park Marker
Photographed by Craig Doda, May 18, 2024
5. Veterans Memorial Park Marker
Photographed by Craig Doda, May 18, 2024
6. Veterans Memorial Park Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 1, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 24, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 246 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on May 24, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
