Washington Court House in Fayette County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Fayette County World War Memorial
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., January 18, 2009
1. Fayette County World War Memorial
those from Fayette County
who served their country
in the World War
Dedicated Nov. 11, 1927
1917 Fayettes Sons — They Gave Their All 1918
Carl Lloyd Werter Mann Clarence Maxwell Donald Michael Homer Perdue Fred Sammons Frank Skyles Russell McKinley Smith Howard A. Sommers Howard Spence Wesley Sword Earl Thomas Amos Thornton Jr. Mallie Vance Ray Vanniman Fred C. Walls Glenn Whaley Buryl Williams John Williams Pearl Williamson Herbert Wills Lester Woodruff
Dedicated with ceremonies, May 27th 1919, to the brave boys of Fayette County who served in the World War
Erected 1927 by the people of Fayette County. Honor roll tablets that flank the monument were dedicated in 1919 by the people of Fayette County with War Chest funds.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World I
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Location. 39° 32.167′ N, 83° 26.382′ W. Marker is in Washington Court House, Ohio, in Fayette County. Memorial is at the intersection of Court Street (U.S. 22/62) and Main Street, on the right when traveling west on Court Street. Marker is on the SE courthouse grounds. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Washington Court House OH 43160, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Fayette County Court House / Washington Court House Riot of 1894 (here, next to this marker); War Savings Quota (a few steps from this marker); Fayette County War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Veterans Memorial Park (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old Washington Cemetery (approx. 0.2 miles away); World War Veterans Bridge (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Barney Kelly House (approx. 0.2 miles away); To Our Veterans (approx. Ό mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Washington Court House.
More about this memorial. The original Honor Roll tablets may have been initially placed in another location before being rededicated in 1927.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., January 18, 2009
2. Fayette County World War Memorial 1927 Dedication
Photographed By J. J. Prats, March 5, 2021
3. Fayette County World War Memorial, Honor Roll on the left
Photographed By J. J. Prats, March 5, 2021
4. Fayette County World War Memorial, Honor Roll on the right
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., January 18, 2009
5. Fayette County World War Memorial Dedication
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., January 18, 2009
6. Fayette County World War Memorial Battles
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., January 18, 2009
7. Fayette County World War Memorial Battles
Photographed By Craig Doda, December 24, 2021
8. Fayette County World War Memorial
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., January 18, 2009
9. Fayette County World War Memorial Detail
Credits. This page was last revised on January 5, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 24, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,195 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 24, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 3, 4. submitted on March 7, 2021, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 5, 6, 7. submitted on February 24, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 8. submitted on January 5, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 9. submitted on February 24, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
