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

Inscription. (Base: front side)Dedicated
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

(Base: right side)Erected and presented
to
Seminole County
by
Frank L. Miller

(Base: rear side)Only those are fit to live
Who do not fear to die

(Base: left side)Received and accepted
by
Judge E.F. Housholder
Feby. 23, 1919

(Pillar: front side)— NAVY —
—
M.W. Lovell Jr.

Cec. W. Calhoun
(Pillar: rear side)— ARMY —
—
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)
The Monument StoryFebruary 23, 1919, the monument was first unveiled at Central Park (now Centennial Park), honoring 11 men from Seminole County who died in service to their country in WWI. It is made of marble and in the form of a broken shaft symbolizing the youthful lives sacrificed in the prime of manhood for the "Cause

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of the right and the just." F.L. Miller of Milvis Marble Co. presented the monument to Seminole County.

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. Marker 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.

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 (a few

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2. Seminole County World War Monument

Base: front side

steps from this marker); Veterans Memorial Park (a few steps from this marker); World War I (within shouting distance of this marker); Vietnam War (within shouting distance of this marker); World War II (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sanford.

More about this monument. Atop the broken marble pillar are two carvings: on the front side, a wreath, and on the rear side, a shield.

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3. Seminole County World War Monument

Base: right side

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4. Seminole County World War Monument

Base: rear side

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5. Seminole County World War Monument

Base: left side

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6. Seminole County World War Monument

Pillar: front side

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7. Seminole County World War Monument

Pillar: rear side

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8. Seminole County World War Monument

History & Rededication Plaque

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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 687 times since then and 13 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.