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Source:  Beaufort County World War Two Memorial, Washington. Photo by Dave W.

  • Monument Name

    Beaufort County World War Two Memorial, Washington

  • Type

    Plaque

    Marker

  • Subjects

    World War II

  • City

    Washington

  • County

    Beaufort

  • Description

    The Beaufort County World War Two memorial is a large bronze tablet inset into a granite panel with a smooth face and rough hewn edges. The bronze tablet has a textured background and holds 84 names with two having been added later. Above the inscription and names is an American eagle with wings spread.

  • Inscription

    MEMORIAL / WORLD WAR NUMBER TWO / BEAUFORT COUNTY / [Two columns of 84 names] / DIRECTED BY / WASHINGTON LIONS CLUB

  • Custodian

    City of Washington Parks and Recreation

  • Dedication Date

    Circa 1948

  • Decade

    1940s

  • Geographic Coordinates

    35.542120 , -77.047960 View in Geobrowsemap pin

  • Supporting Sources

      “Memorial,” The Historical Marker Database, HMdb.org, (accessed January 16, 2024) Link

      “Parks and Recreation Facilities,” City of Washington, NC, washingtonnc.gov, (accessed January 9, 2024) Link

  • Public Site

    Yes

  • Materials & Techniques

    Bronze, granite

  • Sponsors

    Washington Lions Club

  • Location

    The World War Two Memorial is located in Veterans Memorial Park, 404 East 3rd Street, Washington, NC. A short distance away is the World War One Memorial.

  • Landscape

    Memorials stand on an open landscape lawn.

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