Anniston in Calhoun County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
“Spirit of the American Doughboy”
Anniston, Alabama
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, February 14, 2012
1. Anniston World War Marker
Erected by the Anniston Post American Legion to the Calhoun County Men who served in the World WarErected 1922.
Topics and series. This historical marker 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.
Location. 33° 39.626′ N, 85° 49.613′ W. Marker is in Anniston, Alabama, in Calhoun County. Marker is on Quintard Avenue (U.S. 431), in the median. Marker is located in the median of street between Parker Memorial Baptist Church and Temple Beth El Churches. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Anniston AL 36201, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Parker Memorial Baptist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Temple Beth El (within shouting distance of this marker); 1217 Noble Street (approx. 0.2 miles away); 1213 Noble Street (approx. 0.2 miles away); United States Federal Building - Courthouse (approx. 0.2 miles away); 1301 Noble Street
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, February 14, 2012
2. Anniston World War Marker
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Regarding “Spirit of the American Doughboy”. E. M. Viquesney's "Spirit of the American Doughboys."
One of the first 6 statues made, it was dedicated on May 30, 1922.
Also see . . .
1. Anniston, Alabama Doughboy ::. This website also contains information on all known Viquesney Doughboys (there are about 140 of them throughout the U.S.); however the link refers only to the one at Anniston, Alabama. (Submitted on March 9, 2012.)
2. Who are "Doughboy" Searchers??::. This web site gives more detailed history, photos, and items. Also examples of other Viquesney works of Historical Art. (Submitted on March 9, 2012.)
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, February 14, 2012
3. Anniston World War Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 4, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 3, 2012, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. This page has been viewed 1,581 times since then and 28 times this year. Last updated on March 9, 2012, by Les Kopel of Oxnard, California. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 3, 2012, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
