Griffin in Spalding County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Spalding County World War Memorial
Photographed by David Seibert, September 16, 2012
1. Spalding County Marker
Her Sons and Daughters
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1917 The World War - 1918
(A separate plaque at the base of the monument lists those from Spalding County killed in World War One)
In memory of our Doughboys who lost their lives during the Great War.
Troy D. Barnett Otis Cook James A. Cottingham Henry R. Davis James M. Farley W. Halbran Ed Hammond Joseph C. Harris H. Haynes Lovic B. King George W. Knight William L. Mallory Cecil R. Moon D. G. Norton Albert W. Parham N. W. Ponder James F. Posey Charles L. Shedd R. H. Tuck James A. Williams A. R. Wynn Aubrey R. Wynne
(A second separate plaque at the base of the monument lists more individuals from Spalding County killed in World War One)
In Memory of our Doughboys Who Lost Their Lives During the Great War
Floyd Anderson Arthur Ballard William Bankston Wilbur Barlow Rufus Graham Edd Hammond James Phillips James Proctor Penia Roberts Alvertis Smith James Touchstone Eugene Tuggle
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Erected 1928 by Spalding County, Georgia.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World I. In addition, it is included in the Spirit of the American Doughboy - E. M. Viquesney series list.
Location. 33° 14.805′ N, 84° 15.234′ W. Memorial is in Griffin, Georgia, in Spalding County. It is at the intersection of 1st Street and East Taylor Street, on the left when traveling north on 1st Street. The monument stands in Veterans Memorial Park. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Griffin GA 30223, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in Georgia’s Piedmont and in Metro Atlanta. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Deep South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, 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,
Photographed by David Seibert, September 16, 2012
2. Spalding County Marker
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: In Honor of Lt. Col. Allan B. Imes (here, next to this marker); Flame of Freedom (a few steps from this marker); Spalding County Korean and Vietnam Wars Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Spalding County World War II Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Global War on Terror (within shouting distance of this marker); Spalding County Vietnam Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); In Memory of Revolutionary Soldiers (within shouting distance of this marker); The Orphan Brigade (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Griffin.
More about this memorial. The monument was originally located at Hill and Taylor Streets in downtown Griffin. It was moved a short distance in 1950, then in 1957 was moved to its present location when Veterans Memorial Park was established.
Regarding Spalding County World War Memorial. The statue of the "Doughboy" lost its left hand and the rifle and bayonet in 1993, from exposure to the elements. The missing
Photographed by David Seibert, September 16, 2012
3. Spalding County Marker
Also see . . .
1. Griffin, Ga. Doughboy::. This website also contains information on all known Viquesney Doughboys (there are about 140 of them throughout the U.S.); however the link refers only to the one at Griffin, Georgia. (Submitted on September 25, 2012, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana.)
2. "The History behind the Doughboy" ::. (Courtesy:: Karen Gardnerl in Emmitsburg, Maryland, Area Historical Society publication.) Originally published in 1991 this link gives a good history and other links - well worth the search and read. (Submitted on September 25, 2012, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana.)
3. Who are "Doughboy" Searchers??::. This web site gives more detailed history, photos, and items. Also examples of other Viquesney works of Historical Art. (Submitted on September 25, 2012, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana.)
Photographed by David Seibert, September 16, 2012
4. The Plaque Naming the Spalding County Dead in World War One
Photographed by David Seibert, September 16, 2012
5. "The Doughboy"
Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, March 16, 2025
6. Spalding County World War Memorial
Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, March 16, 2025
7. Spalding County World War Memorial
Credits. This page was last revised on July 16, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 24, 2012, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 869 times since then and 25 times this year. Last updated on July 10, 2025, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 24, 2012, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 6, 7. submitted on July 11, 2025, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
