Conroe in Montgomery County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
In Commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
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Photographed by James Hulse, May 19, 2026
1. In Commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Marker
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery is a historic monument located on a hill overlooking Washington, D.C. It is dedicated to the services of an unknown soldier and to the common memories of all United States of America soldiers killed in wars.
In December 1920, legislation was introduced that provided for a special tomb in Arlington National Cemetery for the interment of one unknown American soldier. The purpose of the legislation was "to bring home the body of an unknown American warrior who in himself represents no section, creed, or race in the late war and who typifies, moreover, the soul of America and the supreme sacrifice of her heroic dead."
On Memorial Day 1921, four unidentified U.S. military personnel were exhumed from different American military cemeteries in France. On October 24, 1921, U.S. Army Sgt. Edward F. Younger, a highly decorated WWI Veteran, was tasked with selecting one of the caskets to become America's Unknown Soldier representing all of those who were lost by the United States during World War I. Sgt. Younger selected the Unknown by placing a spray of white roses on one of the four identical caskets.
On November 11, 1921, the Unknown was placed on a horse-drawn caisson and carried in a procession through Washington, D.C. A state funeral ceremony
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Erected 2021 by Montgomery County Veterans Memorial Commission and Montgomery County Chapters, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, Coushatti Trace Chapter, Joanna Troutman Chapter, Margaret Montgomery Chapter, Spring Creek Chapter, Twin Creeks Chapter.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Military. A significant day of the year for for this entry is May 31.
Location. 30° 18.68′ N, 95° 28.118′ W. Memorial is in Conroe, Texas, in Montgomery County. It is on Freedom Boulevard 0.1 miles north of Metcalf Street, on the left when traveling north. The marker is located at the Montgomery County Veterans Memorial Park. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 1776 Freedom Blvd, Conroe TX 77301, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in the Houston Metropolitan Area. It is also on the American 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 Republic of Texas, 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: Texas Raiders B-17 Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Dedicated to those Veterans (a few steps from this marker); Remembered Whispers (within shouting distance of this marker); WASPs (within shouting distance of this marker); Alabama Red Rovers (within shouting distance of this marker); Flag of the Texas Navy (within
Photographed by James Hulse, May 19, 2026
2. In Commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Marker
This view shows the marker on the left and the Texas Raiders B-17 Memorial on the right.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 6, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 5, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 6, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
