Viewmomt in Hickory in Catawba County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Lieut. Orin M. Sigmon

1888-1918

Photographed by Mark Parker, March 9, 2025

1. Lieut. Orin M. Sigmon Marker

Inscription.
In Memoriam

Lieut Orin M. Sigmon
1888-1918
117th Engrs. 42nd Division

Cited for bravery
2nd Battle of the Marne
1918
Beloved by all
an inspiring example

He died to make men free

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World I. A significant historical year for this entry is 1918.

Location. 35° 45.313′ N, 81° 20.447′ W. Marker is in Hickory, North Carolina, in Catawba County. It is in Viewmomt. It is on 16th Avenue Northwest. The marker is under a covered walkway between the sanctuary and the church's welcome center. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 150 16th Ave NW, Hickory NC 28601, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North Carolina’s Piedmont.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum

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South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Corinth Evangelical and Reformed Church World War Veterans (here, next to this marker); Corinth Reformed Church Veterans (here, next to this marker); Nillah M. Edmisten House (approx. 1.1 miles away); Maple Grove (approx. 1.1 miles away); Edgar Lee Flowers House (approx. 1.1 miles away); Harris Apartments (approx. 1.2 miles away); Yount-Patton House (approx. 1.2 miles away); Connolly C. Gamble House (approx. 1.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hickory.

Also see . . .
1. Find a Grave 2Lieut Orin Morrow Sigmon. (Submitted on March 10, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina.)
2. Hickory Attends Memorial for Lt. Orin Sigmon, Dec. 9, 1918. From the Hickory Daily Record, Dec. 9, 1918 Memorial for Lieutenant Orin Sigmon

With the background of a service flag containing 25 stars, and a brilliant gold star to the left of the 25 pointing significantly to a vacant chair in the choir, Rev. W.W. Rowe stood in the Reformed church pulpit yesterday afternoon and with tears in his
Photographed by Mark Parker, March 9, 2025

2. Walkway to several markers is under the right arch between the welcome center and sanctuary
voice conducted the memorial service for Lieut. Orin M. Sigmon. Referring to the lovable character of Mr. Sigmon, the speaker said he was one of the few of whom it might be said that instinctively one felt that he belonged to them and they to him, and that the sweetness of his friendship became a treasured memory and a priceless blessing through life.

(Submitted on March 10, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina.)

Full view of Corinth Evangelical and Reformed Church. Markers to the left of the sanctuary image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, March 9, 2025

3. Full view of Corinth Evangelical and Reformed Church. Markers to the left of the sanctuary

Credits. This page was last revised on March 29, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 10, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 113 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 10, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.