Cripple Creek in Teller County, Colorado — The American Mountains (Southwest)
World War
April 6, 1917 - November 11, 1918
Photographed by Mark Parker, July 1, 2024
1. World War Marker
Sons of Teller County whose lives were consecrated to the divine right of freedom
He lives in fame who died in virtues' cause.
Shakespeare
Chester Allstrum Percy Ellsworth
Ben Appleby John Earn
Howard Carter Paul Hammond
Clarence Craver Frank Kelly
Bruce Chase Harry Musick
Finis Coleman Rufus Owens
Arthur Collins Forest Raney
Earl Denbo Roy Willett
Eldon Devitt Charles Wilson
The world will little note nor long remember, what we say here. But it can never forget what they did here.
Abraham Lincoln
Erected by Gift of John H. White.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World I.
Location. 38° 44.8′ N, 105° 10.831′ W. Memorial is in Cripple Creek, Colorado, in Teller County. It is on East Bennett Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Marker on the North First Street side of the Teller County Courthouse at the corner. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 101 E Bennett Avenue, Cripple Creek CO 80813, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Teller County Courthouse 1904 (a few steps from this marker); Bell Bros. Building 1896 (within shouting distance of this marker); The Hallett Block 1896 (within shouting distance of this marker); Cripple Creek: City of Influence (within shouting distance of this marker); The Teller County Jail 1901-1992 (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Carr Building 1896 (about 700 feet away); Tutt Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); L'Abbe Block (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cripple Creek.
Photographed by Mark Parker, July 1, 2024
2. World War Marker
Located on N. First Street side at the corner.
Photographed by Mark Parker, July 1, 2024
3. World War Marker
Located at N. First Street side at far left corner of building
Credits. This page was last revised on July 4, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 4, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 163 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 4, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
