Emmitsburg in Frederick County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Spirit of the American Doughboy
Photographed By Mike Stroud, 2011
1. The Spirit of the American Doughboy Marker
Emmitsburg In The Great War
This memorial
erected and dedicated in honor of
those from Emmitsburg District
who served in The World War
Bentzel, Arthur H* Hahn, Martin Luther* Rowe, Francis Edward*
Elder, Francis Xavier* Ohler, Vernon Ross* Schley, Reading*
Gelwicks, Charles F.* Reifsnider, Robert B.* Spalding, Henry D.*
[List of 123 names in three columns]
Colored Soldiers
Beatty, Albert Brown, Ward P. Butler, Charles Edward
Erected 1927.
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. A significant historical year for this entry is 1917.
Location. 39° 42.36′ N, 77° 19.955′ W. Marker is in Emmitsburg, Maryland, in Frederick County. Memorial is on North Main Street near Lincoln Avenue & Frailey Road, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Emmitsburg MD 21727, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Emmit House (here, next to this marker); 306 West Main Street (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Emmitsburg
this page online
Regarding The Spirit of the American Doughboy. (Siris)
Smithsonian AmericanArt Museum Control Number
Inventory of American Sculpture 47260053
♦Artist: Viquesney, E. M., 1876-1946, sculptor.
♦Title: The Spirit of the American Doughboy, (sculpture).
♦Dates: Copyrighted 1920, 1934. Installed 1923.
♦Medium: Sculpture: nickel plate; Base: concrete.
♦Dimensions: Sculpture: approx. 6 x 4 x 4 ft.;
♦Base: approx. 6 x 4 1/2 x 4 1/2 ft.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Other locations across the U.S.
Also see . . .
1. The E.M. Viquesney "Spirit of the American Doughboy" Database- Emmitsburg, Maryland
Photographed By Mike Stroud, 2011
2. The Spirit of the American Doughboy Marker
2. Emmitsburg Area Historical Society. The History behind the Doughboy (Submitted on July 3, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.)
Additional commentary.
1. the American Doughboy
... statue stands on the lawn of the Emmit House, once a hotel that frequently hosted Maryland governors, but now an apartment house. It was erected in 1927.
— Submitted July 4, 2011.
Photographed By Mike Stroud, June 18, 2011
3. The Spirit of the American Doughboy Copyright E.M. Viquesney
Photographed By Mike Stroud, June 18, 2011
4. The Spirit of the American Doughboy Marker
Photographed By Larry Gertner, July 11, 2015
5. The Spirit of the American Doughboy in pieces
July 11, 2015. Apparently, someone missed the turn.
Photographed By Larry Gertner, May 12, 2017
6. The Spirit of the American Doughboy has risen
Hopefully, the new barriers will help keep him that way.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 17, 2017. It was originally submitted on July 3, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 987 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 3, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 5. submitted on July 28, 2015, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 6. submitted on May 12, 2017, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
