Near New Castle in Henry County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
W. W. I War Memorial - Henry County Indiana
The Spirit of the American Doughboy
Photographed By Courtesy:: Trevor Searcy, June 20, 2010
1. World War I Memorial - Henry County Indiana Marker
Erected by Henry County Chapter American War Mothers.
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. 39° 57.101′ N, 85° 23.082′ W. Marker is near New Castle, Indiana, in Henry County. Memorial can be reached from Memorial Drive south of East Waycross Drive. Located in "Henry County Memorial Park". Using Waycross Drive you may be able to park in the 'south most' area of the 'maintenance area' - then a 'brisk walk' to the "'Doughboy - World War I Memorial". Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2221 N Memorial Drive, New Castle IN 47362, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Co. G 152nd Inf. 38th Div. (approx. 0.2 miles away); Co. I 152nd Inf. 38th Div. (approx. 0.2 miles away); Wilbur Wright Aeronaut and Pioneer (approx. ¼ mile away); Henry County War Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); Henry County Poor Farm Cemetery. (approx. 0.4 miles away); Henry County Memorial Park
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Also see . . .
1. New Castle, Indiana 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 New Castle, IN. (Submitted on June 21, 2010, 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 June 21, 2010, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana.)
Photographed By Dan Reynard, September 7, 2021
2. W. W. I War Memorial - Henry County Indiana Marker
Photographed By Dan Reynard, September 7, 2021
3. W. W. I War Memorial - Henry County Indiana Marker
I believe this memorial has been moved to N39° 56.752' W85° 23.278'
Photographed By Dan Reynard, September 21, 2020
4. W. W. I War Memorial - Henry County Indiana Marker
Photographed By Courtesy:: Trevor Searcy, June 20, 2010
5. Long View - - W. W. I War Memorial - Henry County Indiana Marker
The sun 'washed' out the marker which is located in the left-center lower portion of the photo.
Photographed By Courtesy:: Trevor Searcy, June 20, 2010
6. Left View - - Doughboy Statue
Above the marker is "The Spirit of the American Doughboy" Statue which is on top of an earth and rock mound.
Photographed By Courtesy:: Trevor Searcy, June 20, 2010
7. Front View - - Doughboy Statue
Photographed By Courtesy:: Trevor Searcy, June 20, 2010
8. Profile View - - Doughboy Statue
Photographed By Courtesy:: Trevor Searcy, June 20, 2010
9. Total View - - W. W. I War Memorial - Henry County Indiana Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 9, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 21, 2010, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 1,414 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 21, 2010, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 16, 2022, by Dan Reynard of Bellevue, Wisconsin. 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. submitted on June 21, 2010, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
