Hospers WWI Memorial Monument

Hospers WWI Memorial Monument
The monument stands 20 ft. high and 12 ft. wide, and depicts an American soldier on a center pedestal standing amidist the battlements of war, with the goddess Columbia standing below him placing a laural wreath over a tablet on which were to have been inscribed the names of the town's dead soldiers. Over the plaque is a spread eagle representing the United States. Interesting details in the historical website below.

Installation Date:

05 Sep 1921

Organization Responsible for Installation:

Fred Reinders

Memorial War Era(s):

  • WWI

Memorial Condition:

Average

Website:

http://www.hospers.lib.ia.us/museum/Fred Reinders

Location:

In the center of the intersection of Main Street and 2nd Ave. South Hospers, IA 51238