Jaycee Way Memorial - Maysville, KY
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N 38° 38.856 W 083° 45.992
17S E 259236 N 4281303
A memorial to all of the local soldiers killed during several wars.
Waymark Code: WM6YCP
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 08/05/2009
Views: 6
This memorial is located in a courtyard in front of the Mason County Clerk's Office. It is accompanied by a cannon. The memorial was dedicated by General George S. Patton.
The soldiers on this monument are grouped by the war in which they died. The are arranged alphabetically in each group.
Type of Memorial: Multi-War Memorial
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only):
World War I, World War II, Korea, Vietnam
In Honor Of: To Those Who Gave Their All
Marker Text:
JAYCEE WAR MEMORIAL
"THAT WE HERE HIGHLY RESOLVE THAT THESE DEAD SHALL NOT HAVE DIED IN VAIN"
Lincoln's Gettysburg Address
TO THOSE WHO GAVE THEIR ALL
[Names follow]
Date of dedication: May 30, 1971
Who Put it Here?: U. S. Junior Chamber (Jaycees)
Description of Memorial:
This memorial is outside of the County Clerks Office in Downtown Maysville. There are several historical markers and plaques nearby. It is a peaceful spot in town. Patton Street is near the monument.
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