Templeton in San Luis Obispo County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
In Memoriam
World War Two
1941 - 1945
Photographed by James King, July 3, 2013
1. In Memoriam Marker
Charles Eddy
Elmer Hagerman
Barry Luther
Peter Pesenti
*Charles Vaca
*David Vaca
*Killed in Action
*Norman Hoover
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II.
Location. 35° 32.965′ N, 120° 42.446′ W. Memorial is in Templeton, California, in San Luis Obispo County. It is on Crocker Street, on the right when traveling south. The marker sits in front of the cannon in the middle of the southeast side of the park, between 5th and 6th Streets. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Templeton CA 93465, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is on Central Coast and specifically on the Coast Ranges. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: First Presbyterian Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Templeton Carriage Works (about 600 feet away); Museum Property / Horstman House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Bethel Lutheran Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Carlton Hotel (approx. 4.7 miles away); Chumash and Salinan Nations Village Site (approx. 4.7 miles away); Atascadero Administration Building (approx. 4.7 miles away); Sunken Gardens (approx. 4.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Templeton.
Regarding In Memoriam. The marker does not elaborate but I assume that the men listed
this page online
Photographed by James King, July 3, 2013
2. Cannon Muzzle
No. 32 8430 lbs. C.P.K.
Fort Pitt PA. 1863
Fort Pitt PA. 1863
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3. Pioneer Memorial
dedicated in honor of
the early pioneers
of Templeton
Erected 1952
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4. 32 Pounder
The 32 pounder cannon and the two monuments
Photographed by James King, July 3, 2013
5. Don Colvig Memorial Band Stand Marker
American Legion Post 220 American Legion Auxiliary Presbyterian Church Assembly of God Church Templeton High School Templeton Women's Civic Club Templeton Lions Club Templeton Boosters Club Bicentennial ProjectDedicated July 4, 1976
Plaque Donated by Chapel of the Roses
Plaque Donated by Chapel of the Roses
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6. Second Band Stand Plaque
In appreciation of Eagle Scout Jeffrey Andrew Landon for his leadership in the restoration of the Don Colvig Memorial Bandstand. Eagle Project completed February 2002
San Luis Obispo County Parks
San Luis Obispo County Parks
Photographed by James King, July 3, 2013
7. Templeton Park
The WWII memorial marker (r), Pioneer Memorial (l), cannon and bandstand can all be seen in their relative orientations.
Photographed by James King, July 3, 2013
8. Templeton Park
Viewed from the SE corner, the monuments and cannon are visible at the right.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 19, 2013, by James King of San Miguel, California. This page has been viewed 883 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on August 19, 2013, by James King of San Miguel, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
