World War II Statue - Elberton, GA - Non-Specific Veteran Memorials on Waymarking.com

This memorial is dedicated to all Elbert Countian's Who Gave Their Life In The Service Of Their Country.

From the Smithoian site: (visit link)

A World War II soldier stands in combat uniform, wearing a strapped helmet, laced boots, and a canteen and a rifle slung over his proper left shoulder. He stands on a rocky formation with his proper right knee raised and his hand resting on it. The statue is mounted on a tall, pedestal-like, multiplaned base with a two-tiered, inscribed lower section.

Erected by the Southern Granite Company, and Argo. Fabricated by the Dixie Granite Company and a company in Salisbury, NC. Given to the county in 1964. The statue may have been designed and fabricated for someone outside the county, but because the legs broke when it was made, the fabricators may have donated it through the VFW to the county. Some controversy has surrounded the statue because it is not made of Elberton Granite; and, because it may insult World War II veterans because the canteen is depicted on the wrong side of the soldier.

Type of Memorial: Non-Specific Memorial In Honor Of: All Elbert Countian's Who Gave Their Life In The Service Of Their Country Marker Text: All Elbert Countian's Who Gave Their Life In The Service Of Their Country Date of dedication: 1964 Who Put it Here?: VFW Post 5456 Description of Memorial: I found the memorial while visiting Elberton, GA. It is located near the entrance to the Elbert County Courthouse in Elberton, GA. The memorial is located in the lawn to the left of the walk when approaching the entrance to the courthouse. There is a hedge surrounding the lawn enclosing the area. There are also three Georgia Historical markers located near the entrance. From the Smithoian site: http://siris-artinventories.si.edu/ipac20/ipac.jsp?&profile=all&source=~!siartinventories&uri=full=3100001~!327836~!0#focus A World War II soldier stands in combat uniform, wearing a strapped helmet, laced boots, and a canteen and a rifle slung over his proper left shoulder. He stands on a rocky formation with his proper right knee raised and his hand resting on it. The statue is mounted on a tall, pedestal-like, multiplaned base with a two-tiered, inscribed lower section. Wars mentioned (Multi-war only): Not listed

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