Rockville in Parke County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
World War Memorial
"War Mothers Memorial"
Photographed By Dan Reynard, August 22, 2020
1. World War Memorial
In commemoration of the patriotism of our boys who went forth at the call of their Country to serve in the World War and in memory of those who died that liberty might live.
William Owen Isham, Adams Isaac Carl Thompson, Adams William A. Edminsten, Florida August Hamm, Florida Tony Koshon, Florida William Settles, Greene Lonnie Clore, Howard Earl A. Litsey, Howard Forrest K. Hobson, Liberty Gordon Jackson, Liberty Vivian B. Davies, Penn George F. Dill, Penn Perley Cecil Carty, Raccoon James Blaine Fellenzer, Raccoon Henry E. Hopper, Raccoon Maurice C. Irwin, Raccoon Peter Lucak Jr., Raccoon Floyd E. Nevins, Raccoon George Baird, Reserve Clifford T. Cox, Reserve Paul N. Long, Reserve Jesse Moore, Reserve Otis Morris, Reserve Lloyd Shoemaker, Reserve Vance Vestal, Reserve William E. Robbins, Sugar Creek Onia Leo Shoaf, Sugar Creek Earl E. Wakeland, Sugar Creek William Roy Martin, Union Forrest Burns, Wabash Charles E. Daniels, Wabash James Williamson, Wabash Grover C. Price, Washington
Erected 1930 by Devoted War-Mothers of Parke County.
Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World I. A significant historical year for this entry is 1919.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Viet-Nam Honor Roll (within shouting distance of this marker); Honor Roll (within shouting distance of this marker); Korea (within shouting distance of this marker); Naming of Rockville (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old 1832 Jail (about 700 feet away); Parke County Museum (approx. Ό mile away); 1883 Railroad Depot (approx. 0.3 miles away); Rockville Cemetery (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rockville.
Regarding World War Memorial. Lowering clouds and falling rain interfered with the unveiling of the “War Mothers” monument on May 17th, 1930 (Saturday) afternoon. It was decided to unveil the monument and then adjourn to the court room for further proceedings. After a selection by the Rockville High School Band, the monument was unveiled by little Agatha Isham of Montezuma, Indiana who never saw her father who was killed in action July 25, 1918.
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Photographed By Al Wolf, November 18, 2007
2. World War Memorial Marker
Also called the War Mothers Memorial, this marker lists the names of Parke County's thirty-three World War I dead and the Townships from which they enlisted.
After another band selection, Superintendent of Rockville Schools Claude Noble gave a prepared speech ending with, “”No one can accurately tell the value and importance of the influence of this memorial upon the young men and women from whom our republic must draw its future citizens and defenders. When we do honor to our revered dead we reaffirm our devotion to country, to our flag, to the immortal principles of liberty, equality, and justice which have made these United States unrivaled among the Nation of the World.”“
A presentation of a shower bouquet of red and white carnations was presented to T. F. Gaebler in appreciation of his assistance in designing and erecting the monument. He made a fitting response. The program ended with a benediction by Rev. Fraley.
Photographed By Dan Reynard, August 22, 2020
3. World War Memorial
Photographed By Al Wolf, November 18, 2007
4. World War Memorial
This bronze statue by Theodore F. Gaebler stands six feet high on an eight foot base. The base is constructed from granite stones given by citizens from each of the county's thirteen townships.
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Credits. This page was last revised on July 9, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 20, 2007, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 2,241 times since then and 15 times this year. Last updated on January 17, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. Photos: 1. submitted on May 17, 2022, by Dan Reynard of Bellevue, Wisconsin. 2. submitted on November 20, 2007, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. 3. submitted on May 17, 2022, by Dan Reynard of Bellevue, Wisconsin. 4. submitted on November 20, 2007, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
