Sanford in Seminole County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Seminole County World War Monument
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1. Seminole County World War Monument
to
the Memory of
the brave sons of
Seminole County
who laid their lives
on the sacrificial altar
of
Democracy
in the World War
1914 — 1918
to
Seminole County
by
Frank L. Miller
Who do not fear to die
by
Judge E.F. Housholder
Feby. 23, 1919
(Pillar: front side)
—
M.W. Lovell Jr.
Cec. W. Calhoun
(Pillar: rear side)
—
Frank A. Campbell
Arthur D. Lossing
Archie B. Liles
Joseph S. Laing
J. Oscar White
Harry Phillips
Carl Malm
Edwin J. Robinson
Handy Jenkins
(Rededication plaque)
this page online
February 24, 1985, the monument was moved to the American Legion Post 53 at 3506 Orlando Drive.
June 1988, the monument was moved to the American Legion's new home at 2874 S. Sanford Ave in Sanford.
November 11, 2006, the monument was moved to a place of honor here at the Veterans Memorial Park.
May 28, 2007, the monument was rededicated to the people of Seminole County.
Erected 1919.
Topics. This historical marker and monument is listed in this topic list: War, World I. A significant historical date for this entry is February 23, 1847.
Location. 28° 48.899′ N, 81° 16.083′ W. Marker is in Sanford, Florida, in Seminole County. It is at the intersection of Seminole Boulevard and North Park Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Seminole Boulevard. The monument is a prominent fixture of the city of Sanford's Veterans Memorial Park, situated on a pier which extends out into Lake Monroe. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Sanford FL 32771, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker and monument is in Greater Orlando and in Central Florida. It is also in the American South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Second Seminole War (here, next to this marker); American Revolution (a few steps from this marker); Civil War (a few steps from this marker); War of 1812
Photographed by AGS Media, December 30, 2011
2. Seminole County World War Monument
Another marker is no longer nearby. Veterans Memorial Park (was a few steps from this marker but has been confirmed missing).
More about this marker. Atop the broken marble pillar are two carvings: on the front side, a wreath, and on the rear side, a shield.
Photographed by AGS Media, December 30, 2011
3. Seminole County World War Monument
Photographed by AGS Media, December 30, 2011
4. Seminole County World War Monument
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5. Seminole County World War Monument
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6. Seminole County World War Monument
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7. Seminole County World War Monument
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8. Seminole County World War Monument
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9. Seminole County World War Monument
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10. Seminole County World War Monument
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 27, 2012, by Glenn Sheffield of Tampa, Florida. This page has been viewed 994 times since then and 56 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. submitted on May 27, 2012, by Glenn Sheffield of Tampa, Florida. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
