Elkton in Cecil County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Cecil County Doughboy Monument
By William Pfingsten, November 8, 2007
1. Cecil County Doughboy Monument Marker
This monument is erected by the people of Cecil County in grateful recognition of the services of the men and women of this county who, on land or at sea served their country in the Great World War - 1914 - 1918 - and in especial remembrance of the men of this county who in that war, "Laid down their lives that others might live."Erected 1921.
Location. 39° 36.663′ N, 75° 49.869′ W. Marker is in Elkton, Maryland, in Cecil County. Marker is on Railroad Ave., on the left when traveling east. Monument is in front of the Armory. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Elkton MD 21921, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Elkton (approx. ¼ mile away); Michael Rudulph (approx. ¼ mile away); Fighting Back (approx. ¼ mile away); War in the Chesapeake (approx. ¼ mile away); "O! say can you see..." (approx. ¼ mile away); Mitchell House (approx. ¼ mile away); Elkton, Wedding Capital of the East (approx. ¼ mile away); “Partridge Hill” (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Elkton.
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2. Right Panel
Earl C. Kelley, Ellis P. Mahan, Phineas A. Peterson, Milton W. Scapborough, William Slicher, Arthur Todd, William Bowie, George Mercer
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3. Left Panel
George E. Clark, Clarence Harold Cole, Thomas Cooper, Mauldin Dennis, John Hager, Benjamin Harlan, Eugene R. Hevlow, Willis Jackson, Raymond E. Goodnow
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4. Center Plaque
Dedicated to those who made the supreme sacrifice in World War II
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5. Lower Plaque
And to veterans of all wars
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6. Full View of Monument
The monument was originally located on Main Street in Elkton when it was dedicated in 1921. It was moved to this location at a later date.
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7. Elkton National Guard Armory
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Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. This page originally submitted on November 16, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,854 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on November 16, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.
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