Ocean Springs in Jackson County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
Ocean Springs World War I Memorial
Photographed by Stephen Bell, December 21, 2009
1. Ocean Springs World War I Memorial Marker
This marker is found on the grounds of the Mary C. O'Keefe Cultural Center, seen in the background.
Erected 1927 by Ladnier Post No 42 American Legion.
Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World I.
Location. 30° 24.812′ N, 88° 49.239′ W. Marker is in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, in Jackson County. It is on Government Street, on the left when traveling west. Marker is on the grounds of the Mary C. O'Keefe Cultural Center. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1600 Government Street, Ocean Springs MS 39564, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker and memorial is in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, and on the Gulf Coast. Globally, it is in 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 Viceroyalty of New France, 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: Mary C. O'Keefe Cultural Center (here, next to this marker); Ocean Springs The City of Discovery (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Junius P. VanCleave Cottage (approx. Ό mile away); Carter-Calloway House (approx. Ό mile away); The Railroad Historic District (approx. Ό mile away); Old Steelman Grocery (approx. Ό mile away); The L & N Railroad Depot (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Bowen Avenue Historic District (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ocean Springs.
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Photographed by Stephen Bell, December 21, 2009
2. Ocean Springs World War I Memorial Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 24, 2009, by Stephen Bell of Biloxi, Mississippi. This page has been viewed 1,800 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 24, 2009, by Stephen Bell of Biloxi, Mississippi. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
