Morristown in Morris County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Morristown World War I Memorial
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 5, 2010
1. Morristown World War I Memorial Marker
history has penned:
What statesmen planned, what
captains turned the tide,
the humblest heart to Liberty,
a friend
here shares the faith for which
her soldiers died.
Erected by the people of Morristown,
November 11, 1928
Joseph Nicolosi – Sculptor
[ Back of Monument ]
Dulce et Decorum
Est Pro Patria Mori
Raymond A. Barris Charles S. Dean Frank J. Feeley Ralph Hedden Martin A. Cook Minot Jones Edward H. Kane Walter A. Loree Benjamin Ford Harry Osborne Ada M. Ferguson Manuel Williams Dr. James B. Griswold Charles R. Kelloway Gustav H. Kissel Domenico Malvani J. Bard McVickar Daniel J. Meskill Joseph H. Murphy Anjello Petraccaro William Spann, Jr. Malcolm R. White Elbert C. Decker Charles J. Davidson Daniel M. Henchey Samuel Nixon
Erected 1928 by People of Morristown.
Topics. This historical marker
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Location. 40° 47.624′ N, 74° 28.661′ W. Marker is in Morristown, New Jersey, in Morris County. Marker is at the intersection of South Street and Miller Road, on the right when traveling north on South Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 110 South Street, Morristown NJ 07960, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Saint Peters Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Lewis Condict House (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Church of the Assumption (approx. 0.2 miles away); Thomas Nast (approx. 0.2 miles away); Sansay House (approx. 0.2 miles away); MacCulloch Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away); Continental Army Encampments (approx. 0.2 miles away); Morristown Postal Service (approx. Ό mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Morristown.
More about this memorial. The granite monument contains a bronze relief plaque depicting Winged Victory extending her arm over World War I soldiers.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 5, 2010
2. Morristown World War I Memorial Marker (Rear View)
The back of the monument contains the names of 26 residents of Morristown who died in action during World War I. The Latin quote translates to “Sweet and fitting is to die for one's country”. It is from “The Odes” by the Roman poet Horace.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 5, 2010
3. Marker in Morristown
This memorial, which honors Morristown residents who died in World War I, was dedicated on the 10th anniversary of the Armistice which ended the war.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 23, 2010
4. Memorial and Reflecting Pool
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 8, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,641 times since then and 109 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 8, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 4. submitted on July 25, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
