Spirit of the Doughboy-Akron, Ohio
N 41° 04.791 W 081° 31.039
17T E 456545 N 4547750
Spirit of the Doughboy-Akron, Ohio
Waymark Code: WM76PN
Location: Ohio, United States
Date Posted: 09/10/2009
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On lawn area to the left of entrance to Summit County Courthouse, 209 South High Street. The inscription on the plaque on the front of the base reads:
DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF
THE MEN & WOMEN WHO SERVED
THEIR COUNTRY
FROM SUMMIT COUNTY
DURING THE WORLD WAR
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PRESENTED BY
THE GOLD STAR MOTHERS OF
SUMMIT COUNTY
NOVEMBER 11, 1934
Moved from its original location at the Akron Armory at 161 S. High Street in 1982. This Doughboy version was copyrighted in 1934.
Where is this statue located?: Courthouse Property
Which branch of the Military does this statue depict?: Army
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