Pontotoc in Pontotoc County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)

Pontotoc County Memorial Monument

Photographed By Mark Hilton, April 7, 2017

1. Pontotoc County Memorial Monument (Center)

Inscription.
Center panel
Dedicated to the honor and memory of
the men and women of Pontotoc County
who served in the Armed Forces of
the United States in World War I,
World War II, Korea, and Vietnam.

Honoring all who served --

In memory of those who made
the supreme sacrifice in the
service of their country.

"Greater love hath man than this, that a
man lay down his life for his friends." John 15:13

Immediate left panel
Our War Dead

[Honor roll for World War I, Korea, Vietnam
These men fought with valor to preserve America's freedom.
They gave their lives so that generations to come might know peace.

Immediate right panel
Our War Dead

[Honor roll for World War II]

Far right panel
[Honor roll for Gulf War 1990- ]

Topics. This monument and memorial is listed in these topic lists: War, Korean • War, Vietnam • War, World I • War, World II.

Location. 34° 14.848′ N, 88° 59.909′ W. Marker is in Pontotoc, Mississippi

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, in Pontotoc County. Memorial is at the intersection of South Main Street and East Washington Street, on the right when traveling north on South Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: South Main Street, Pontotoc MS 38863, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Pontotoc County Confederate Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Pontotoc County Blues (within shouting distance of this marker); Pontotoc Creek Treaty (within shouting distance of this marker); Pierre D'Artaguiette (within shouting distance of this marker); Pontotoc Electric Power Association (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Jim Weatherly (approx. 0.4 miles away); Chickasaw Female College (approx. 0.4 miles away); Pontotoc Cemetery (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pontotoc.

Pontotoc County Memorial Monument (Immediate left panel) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, April 7, 2017

2. Pontotoc County Memorial Monument (Immediate left panel)

Pontotoc County Memorial Monument (Immediate right and far panels) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, April 7, 2017

3. Pontotoc County Memorial Monument (Immediate right and far panels)

Pontotoc County Memorial Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, April 7, 2017

4. Pontotoc County Memorial Monument

Pontotoc County Memorial Monument at corner of town square. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, April 7, 2017

5. Pontotoc County Memorial Monument at corner of town square.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 23, 2017. It was originally submitted on April 23, 2017, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 211 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on April 23, 2017, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.