Yoakum in Lavaca County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
World War I Fallen
Photographed by Dave W, January 17, 2026
1. World War I Fallen Marker
Gus J Arlitt Joe Hanna Otta Lee Cain William M Brown S R Coleman John T Fawcett Henry G Koehler G G McElyea Thomas G Quota B R Engles Fred Placke B G Barre Shelton Moore Justin W Rinn Henry Goode Wm A Cunningham Earl McCullough Herbert C Duke P J Bennetson F C Linn
We are the Dead, short days ago we lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, loved and were loved - John McCrae
Erected by American Legion.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, World I. A significant historical year for this entry is 1917.
Location. 29° 17.492′ N, 97° 9.007′ W. Memorial is in Yoakum, Texas, in Lavaca County. It is at the intersection of Nelson Street and Lott Street, on the left when traveling east on Nelson Street. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 203 Nelson St, Yoakum TX 77995, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in the American South and on the Gulf Coast. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Korea Fallen (here, next to this marker); Viet Nam Fallen (here, next to this marker); World War II Fallen (here, next to this marker); Afghanistan War Fallen (here, next to this marker); Yoakum National Bank (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Baptist Church of Yoakum (approx. 0.3 miles away); Dempsey Benton Cain House (approx. 0.3 miles away); First Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Yoakum.
Also see . . . World War I Memorial in Washington, D.C.
A grateful nation honors the service, valor, courage and sacrifice of the 4.7 million American sons and daughters who served in the Great War.(Submitted on February 19, 2026, by Dave W of Co, Colorado.)
Photographed by Dave W, January 17, 2026
2. World War I Fallen Marker
Marker seen here to the left of the bell.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 20, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 19, 2026, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. This page has been viewed 28 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 19, 2026, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
