Jasper in Walker County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Memorial Park
Photographed By David J Gaines, July 5, 2011
1. Memorial Park Marker
Inscription.
Memorial Park is Jasper’s oldest and largest park located in the historic North Highlands area of the city. Prior to becoming known as the North Highlands area, it was part of a farm owned by an early Jasper businessman, J. R. Kilgore. Jasper, incorporated in 1840, dedicated this park in 1949 to the memory of the brave men and women of Jasper that served their country during world wars and most especially to those men that never came home from World War II. A cast bronze plaque in the interior of the building lists their names. That same honor is extended to the men and women of Jasper who have served this country since 1949 and to those currently serving in the nation’s armed services. The original structure, built in 1949, was restored in 2003 as a part of an enhanced Community Center for the Citizens and Friends of Jasper and Walker County.
Memorial Park is Jasper’s oldest and largest park located in the historic North Highlands area of the city. Prior to becoming known as the North Highlands area, it was part of a farm owned by an early Jasper businessman, J. R. Kilgore. Jasper, incorporated in 1840, dedicated this park in 1949 to the memory of the brave men and women of Jasper that served their country during world wars and most especially to those men that never came home from World War II. A cast bronze plaque in the interior of the building lists their names. That same honor is extended to the men and women of Jasper who have served this country since 1949 and to those currently serving in the nation’s armed services. The original structure, built in 1949, was restored in 2003 as a part of an enhanced Community Center for the Citizens and Friends of Jasper and Walker County.
Erected 2010 by Alabama Tourism Department and the City of Jasper.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World II. A significant historical year for this entry is 1840.
Location. 33° 50.739′ N, 87° 17.269′ W. Marker is in Jasper, Alabama, in Walker County. Marker is on 6th Street West west of 10th Avenue, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Jasper AL 35501, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 7, 2011, by David J Gaines of Pinson, Alabama. This page has been viewed 845 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on July 7, 2011, by David J Gaines of Pinson, Alabama. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
