Milledgeville in Baldwin County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Rear Admiral John W. Wilcox
Photographed By Charles Smith, February 1, 2012
1. To The Memory of John W. Wilcox, Jr. Marker
Rear Adm. John W. Wilcox, Jr.
Born Midway Ga. Mar 22, 1882
Commander of Battle Ships
Atlantic Fleet U.S. Navy
Lost at sea from his flagship
the U.S.S. Washington
on Mar 27, 1942
off Sabel Island, N. Atlantic
longitude 60° W. latitude 44° N.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World II. In addition, it is included in the Lost at Sea series list. A significant historical month for this entry is March 2000.
Location. 33° 4.48′ N, 83° 13.74′ W. Marker is in Milledgeville, Georgia, in Baldwin County. Marker can be reached from Liberty Street. Located in Memory Hill Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Milledgeville GA 31061, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Methodist Church (a few steps from this marker); Carl Vinson • Mary Green Vinson (within shouting distance of this marker); The Unknown Soldiers of Brown Hospital (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Memory Hill Cemetery (about 600 feet away); St. Stephen's Episcopal Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); Tomlinson Fort House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Lafayette's Tour (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Old Governor's Mansion (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Milledgeville.
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1. Rear Admiral John W. Wilcox Marker
I have been trying to locate marker for Admiral John W. Wilcox,but have had no luck.I found Methodist Church marker that is referenced nearby.There had been a large fallen tree in this area that has been removed. Does anyone have any info on this marker?I hope the marker wasn't accidently removed by the clean up crew. Note To Editor only visible by Contributor and editor
— Submitted May 20, 2022, by William Blackwell of Milledgeville, Georgia.
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 7, 2022
2. Rear Admiral John W. Wilcox Marker
Marker is underneath the fallen tree.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 22, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 1, 2012, by Charles Smith of Milledgeville, Baldwin Georgia. This page has been viewed 969 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 1, 2012, by Charles Smith of Milledgeville, Baldwin Georgia. 2. submitted on May 13, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
