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

Inscription. In books are sealed what
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. - Edgar Lee Masters
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 and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, World I. A significant historical month for this entry is November 1880.

Location. 40° 47.624′ N, 74°

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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 Peter’s 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. ¼ 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.

Morristown World War I Memorial Marker (Rear View) image. Click for full size.

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.

Marker in Morristown image. Click for full size.

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.

Memorial and Reflecting Pool image. Click for full size.

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 1,735 times since then and 66 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.