Robbinsdale in Hennepin County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

To Our Comrades Who "Went West"

Photographed by McGhiever, June 7, 2024

1. To Our Comrades Who "Went West" Marker

Inscription.

To Our Comrades Who "Went West". . Who made the supreme sacrifice for our country in the World War 1914, 1918 , This memorial has been erected by the American Legion of Hennepin County. Dedicated May 30, 1923., Victory Memorial Drive constructed by the Board of Park Commissioners of Minneapolis. The trees, one for each departed comrade, were the gift of Charles M. Loring, who also provided a fund for their perpetual care. They were dedicated individually June 11, 1921, by the citizens of Minneapolis, under the auspices of the American Legion.,

I am very happy to visit this memorial which, in its conception and in its execution, I consider magnificent. The recording of the record of the individual in this fashion is a splendid method of maintaining the intercourse between the living and the dead fallen for their country. There is no finer way of maintaining the traditions of the country and no finer way of fostering patriotism., F. Foch Marshall of All France Supreme Commander of Allied Armies Minneapolis, Minnesota November 26, 1921

I can conceive of no more fitting monument to the heroic dead of Hennepin County than this great Victory Memorial Driveway with its living borders of magnificent trees., Here, present and future generations may come and witness the tribute of a grateful community to its fallen heroes, and meditate on their own duties and obligations as citizens., John J. Pershing Commanding General, A.E.F. Minneapolis, Minnesota August 10, 1921

, Preamble of the American Legion Constitution. "For God and country, we associate ourselves together for the following purposes:, "To uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States of America; to maintain law and order; to foster and perpetuate a one hundred per cent Americanism; to preserve the memories and incidents of our association in the Great War; to inculcate a sense of individual obligation to the community, state, and nation; to combat the autocracy of both the classes and the masses; to make right the master of might; to promote peace and good will on Earth; to safeguard and transmit to posterity the principles of justice, freedom, and democracy; to consecrate and sanctify our comradeship by our devotion to mutual helpfulness.", Adopted at the First National Convention Minneapolis, Minnesota November 11, 1919.

Who made the supreme sacrifice for our country in the World War
1914—1918

This memorial has been erected by the American Legion of Hennepin County.
Dedicated May 30, 1923.

Victory Memorial Drive
constructed by the Board of Park Commissioners of Minneapolis
The trees, one for each departed comrade, were the gift of Charles M. Loring, who also provided a fund for their perpetual care. They were dedicated individually June 11, 1921, by the citizens of Minneapolis, under the auspices of the American Legion.

I am very happy to visit this memorial which, in its conception and in its execution, I consider magnificent. The recording of the record of the individual in this fashion is a splendid method of maintaining the intercourse between the living and the dead fallen for their country. There is no finer way of maintaining the traditions of the country and no finer way of fostering patriotism.

F. Foch
Marshall of All France
Supreme Commander of Allied Armies
Minneapolis, Minnesota
November 26, 1921

I can conceive of no more fitting monument to the heroic dead of Hennepin County than this great Victory Memorial
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Driveway with its living borders of magnificent trees.

Here, present and future generations may come and witness the tribute of a grateful community to its fallen heroes, and meditate on their own duties and obligations as citizens.

John J. Pershing
Commanding General, A.E.F.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
August 10, 1921

Preamble of the American Legion Constitution
"For God and country, we associate ourselves together for the following purposes:

"To uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States of America; to maintain law and order; to foster and perpetuate a one hundred per cent Americanism; to preserve the memories and incidents of our association in the Great War; to inculcate a sense of individual obligation to the community, state, and nation; to combat the autocracy of both the classes and the masses; to make right the master of might; to promote peace and good will on Earth; to safeguard and transmit to posterity the principles of justice, freedom, and democracy; to consecrate and sanctify our comradeship by our devotion to mutual helpfulness."

Adopted at the First National Convention
Minneapolis, Minnesota
November

To Our Comrades Who "Went West" markers (left) at the southwest edge of the plaza image. Click for full size.

Photographed by McGhiever, June 7, 2024

2. To Our Comrades Who "Went West" markers (left) at the southwest edge of the plaza

11, 1919

Erected 1923.

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

Location. 45° 2.221′ N, 93° 19.175′ W. Memorial is in Robbinsdale, Minnesota, in Hennepin County. It can be reached from the intersection of Memorial Drive and Xerxes Avenue N.. The markers are on the southwest edge of the Victory Flagpole plaza. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Minneapolis MN 55422, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American Midwest,

in the Corn Belt,

and in the Great River Road Region.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once Rupert’s Land,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Victory Memorial Drive (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Victory Memorial Drive (a few steps from

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this marker); The Great War (a few steps from this marker); "Lest We Forget" (a few steps from this marker); Grand Army of the Republic (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Garden Dedicated to Frances Pollard (approx. 1.2 miles away); The "Lumberman" (approx. 1.4 miles away); Webber Pool (approx. 1.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Robbinsdale.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 27, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 27, 2024, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota. This page has been viewed 129 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 27, 2024, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota. 2. submitted on August 26, 2024, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota.