Springfield in Effingham County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Effingham County Veterans Memorial

Photographed By Mike Stroud, April 1, 2008

1. Effingham County Veterans Memorial

Inscription. [Front]: In grateful memory of those from Effingham County who made the supreme sacrifice in the service of our country that freedom might live and grow and increase its blessings

[Along the base of the memorial are the seals for each military service, in the following order: Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps

[Back]: Spanish American War
World War I
World War II
Korean War
Vietnam War
U.S.A. Bicentennial

[The back, lower left panel is inscribed]:
At the going down of the sun and in the morning we will remember them.

[The back, lower right panel is inscribed]:
Duty, Honor, Country, Well Done, Be Thou At Peace.

Erected 1976 by Effingham County, Georgia.

Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Heroes • Military.

Location. 32° 22.394′ N, 81° 18.857′ W. Marker is in Springfield, Georgia, in Effingham County. Marker is on N Pine St, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Springfield GA 31329, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Confederate Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Effingham County

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(about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Sherman's Left Wing (approx. half a mile away); Springfield Central High School (approx. ¾ mile away); Effingham County Methodist Camp Ground (approx. 1.4 miles away); Old Ebenezer (approx. 3.3 miles away); Bethany (approx. 4.8 miles away); Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Normal and Industrial Institute (approx. 5.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Springfield.

Photographed By Mike Stroud, April 1, 2008

2. Effingham County Veterans Memorial

Credits. This page was last revised on June 14, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 15, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,812 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 15, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.