Kelso in Cowlitz County, Washington — The American West (Northwest)

To the memory of

Photographed by Shirley A Stirling, November 26, 2025

1. To the memory of Marker

Inscription. To the memory of all men of Cowlitz County, Washington, who gave their lives in the World War. This tablet is erected by James Huntington Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution 1924.

Erected 1924 by James Huntington, Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution.

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

Location. 46° 8.743′ N, 122° 54.55′ W. Memorial is in Kelso, Washington, in Cowlitz County. It is at the intersection of 4th Avenue North and Church Street, on the right when traveling south on 4th Avenue North. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 207 4th Ave N, Kelso WA 98626, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in Southwest Washington State.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast,

in the Pacific Northwest,

and in the Lewis & Clark Corridor.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Other nearby markers. At least 7 other markers are within 10 miles of

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this marker, measured as the crow flies: Oregon Trail (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Public Library (approx. 1.4 miles away); Mary Richardson Walker (approx. 1½ miles away); 1852 Monticello Convention (approx. 2.1 miles away); In Memoriam (approx. 8.9 miles away); Ezra Meeker First Home Site (approx. 9.9 miles away); Oregon Trail 1844 (approx. 9.9 miles away).

Other markers no longer nearby. The Monticello Convention held here, 1852 (was approx. 1½ miles away but has been confirmed missing); Robert A. Long (was approx. 1½ miles away but has been permanently removed).

More about this memorial. This marker is in the entryway of the county administration building, which used to be the county courthouse.

The plaque is in the entryway, left and above. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Shirley A Stirling, November 26, 2025

2. The plaque is in the entryway, left and above.

Photographed by Shirley A Stirling, November 26, 2025

3. To the memory of Marker

Cowlitz County Administrative Building. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Shirley A Stirling, November 26, 2025

4. Cowlitz County Administrative Building.

The plaque below shows the names of the county commissioners in the prior year 1923. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Shirley A Stirling, November 26, 2025

5. The plaque below shows the names of the county commissioners in the prior year 1923.

Also, listed are the contractor and architect of this building.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 27, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 26, 2025, by Shirley A Stirling of Lacey, Washington. This page has been viewed 66 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on November 26, 2025, by Shirley A Stirling of Lacey, Washington. 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 27, 2025, by Shirley A Stirling of Lacey, Washington. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.