Mason City in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
World War Memorial
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 2, 2015
1. World War Memorial Marker
the men who entered the
service of their country
from Cerro Gordo County
and who gave their lives
in the World War
[Dedicated] June 24, 1934
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Restored by
Karkadoulias Bronze Art Co.
of Cincinnati, Ohio
with funds donated by
Citizens of Cerro Gordo Co.
Rededicated on November 11, 1993.
Project completed by
The Veterans Affairs Office
in cooperation with
The AHEPA Lodge, VFW, American Legion,
DAV, AMVETS Posts and Auxiliaries.
Erected 1934 by Local Chapter Order of American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA).
Topics and series. This memorial 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. 43° 9.263′ N, 93° 12.172′ W. Memorial is in Mason City, Iowa, in Cerro Gordo County. It is at the intersection of Washington Avenue and 3rd Street NW, on the right when traveling south on Washington Avenue. Monument is on the grounds of the Cerro Gordo County
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Regionally, this memorial is in North Iowa. It is also in the American Midwest and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture and also the Louisiana Purchase.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Replica of the Statue of Liberty (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mason City Area Veterans Monument (approx. 0.2 miles away); Civil War Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Cronin-Dexter Camp No. 28 United Spanish War Veterans (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Historic Park Inn Hotel and City National Bank (approx. 0.2 miles away); Mason City Public Library (approx. 0.3 miles away); "The Music Man" (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mason City.
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 2, 2015
2. World War Memorial Rededication Marker
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 2, 2015
3. World War Memorial
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 2, 2015
4. World War Memorial Statue
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 2, 2015
5. World War Memorial Statue Detail
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 2, 2015
6. World War Memorial Statue Detail
Credits. This page was last revised on August 31, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 19, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 495 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 19, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on October 20, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
