Ashland Cemetery War Memorial - Ashland, OR
N 42° 11.610 W 122° 42.304
10T E 524351 N 4671302
This multi-war memorial is located in the heart of Ashland cemetery, a pioneer cemetery.
Waymark Code: WMN1RV
Location: Oregon, United States
Date Posted: 12/08/2014
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Ashland Cemetery is a pioneer cemetery and contains the graves of the oldest pioneers of Ashland. Located in the heart of the cemetery is an older multi-war memorial made of granite that reads:
A.D. 1921 IN COMMEMORATION OF ALL WHO SERVED IN DEFENSE OF THE FLAG SINCE THE BIRTH OF THIS NATION ERECTED BY PATRIOTIC CITIZENS OF ASHLAND AMERICAN REVOLUTION CIVIL WAR INDIAN WAR WORLD WAR |
This is the oldest war memorial I've come across and noted for that fact with the mention of the 'World War' and not 'World War I'. Other wars are also etched in stone on the left, right and back side of the monument. Also of note is the fact that war memorials mentioning the Revolutionary War are uncommon in my part of the country so it is a nice find to come across this memorial here in Ashland.
This memorial blends in nicely with the other internments here. Ashland Cemetery is also listed in the National Register of Historic Places. This cemetery is definitely worth the visit if you get the chance.
Type of Memorial: Multi-War Memorial
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only): Revolutionary War
Civil War
Indian War
World War
War of 1812
Mexican War
Spanish American War
In Honor Of: In commemoration of all who served in defense of the Flag since the borth of the Nation
Marker Text: Please read marker test above.
Date of dedication: 1921
Who Put it Here?: Patriotic citizens of Ashland
Description of Memorial: Please read description above.
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