Marianna in Jackson County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

World War I African-American Soldiers Memorial

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

1. World War I African-American Soldiers Memorial

Inscription. 1917 World War I 1918
In remembrance of African-American
Soldiers who served in WWI.
Chester Baker • William Baker • Golias Baker • Jessie Hagler • Hamon Long • Emanuel Snelling Jr • Fred White • John Brown • Frank Cobb • Warren Crawford • Robert A. Harrell • Cary Hayes • Monroe Anderson

On March 11, 1919 a petition was filled by Armstrong Purdee asking that the Board permit the colored people of Jackson County, FL the right to erect a monument on the court house square in memory of the soldiers of their race who have fallen at the battle front in France during the World War.

Major Advocates
Attorney Armstrong Purdee, Esq. — 1919
First African-American Lawyer of Jackson County
Curley Spires Potter — 2020 Advocate

Erected by Purdee, White, Spires Family, Veterans, Jackson County Tourist Development Council, Citizens and Friends of Jackson County

Erected 2023 by Purdee, White, Spires Family and the Jackson County Tourist Development Council.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • War, World I.

Location. 30° 46.429′ N, 85° 13.59′ W.

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Memorial is in Marianna, Florida, in Jackson County. It is at the intersection of Lafayette Street (U.S. 90) and Jefferson Street (Florida Route 73), on the right when traveling east on Lafayette Street. The monument is located on the northeast section of the Jackson County Court House. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 4445 Lafayette St, Marianna FL 32446, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is on the Florida Panhandle.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Deep South.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Battle of Marianna (a few steps from this marker); Jackson County (within shouting distance of this marker); Confederate Soldiers Monument

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

2. World War I African-American Soldiers Memorial

(within shouting distance of this marker); Jackson County Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Cavalry Fight in Downtown Marianna (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Presbyterian Church (about 700 feet away); Confederate Heroes (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marianna.

Another marker is no longer nearby. The Abstract Office (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).

Also see . . .
1. . (Submitted on May 25, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
2. African American World War I monument revealed in Jackson County. (Submitted on May 25, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Credits. This page was last revised on May 27, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 25, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 402 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 25, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.