Powell in Delaware County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Powell WW I Memorial

Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, March 28, 2016

1. Powell WW I Memorial Marker

close up of plaque on monument

Inscription.
In memory of E. A. France, H. Morrison, H. Pheneger, R. M. Thomas.
E. A. France Post No. 144.

Erected by American Legion Post 144.

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World I.

Location. 40° 9.584′ N, 83° 4.504′ W. Memorial is in Powell, Ohio, in Delaware County. It is on Liberty Road (County Route 9) just north of Scioto Street, on the right when traveling north. It is in Powell Cemetery. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 79 N Liberty St, Powell OH 43065, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in the Scioto Valley

and in the Columbus Metropolitan Area.

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 Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the

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crow flies: Powell Veterans Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); Mulzer Mill Complex (approx. 1.6 miles away); a different marker also named Mulzer Mill Complex (approx. 1.7 miles away); The Union Land Company and the Case Family / The Olentangy River Road (approx. 1.7 miles away); Giraffes At The Zoo (approx. 2 miles away); Giraffe (approx. 2 miles away); Ewaso Lions (approx. 2 miles away); The Brutus And Buckeye Story (approx. 2.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Powell.

Regarding Powell WW I Memorial. E.A. France is the namesake, honored by the local American Legion Post. H.Pheneger's tombstone is nearby, listing him as a member of Co.A 23rd U.S.I. From tombstones, it can be concluded that Pheneger and Thomas were brother-in-laws. It is not clear if bodies were returned from France, or if these monuments stand over empty graves.

Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, March 28, 2016

2. Powell WW I Memorial Marker

full view of monument

Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, March 28, 2016

3. Powell WW I Memorial Marker

monument can be seen at a distance, with flag flying

Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, March 28, 2016

4. Powell WW I Memorial Marker

Pheneger's tombstone, noting Co.A 23rd U.S.I.

Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, March 28, 2016

5. Powell WW I Memorial Marker

crest of the 23rd United States Infantry http://www.lonesentry.com/unithistory/23rd-infantry/

Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, March 28, 2016

6. Powell WW I Memorial Marker

Powell Cemetery gate, on North Liberty Street.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 31, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 29, 2016, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 708 times since then and 68 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on March 29, 2016, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.