Iredell County War Dead Memorial, Statesville

Iredell County War Dead Memorial, Statesville
The Iredell County War Dead Memorial consists of a four piece central shaft topped with a large bronze spread-winged eagle. The monument stands on a double base and is made of Winnsboro blue granite. Newspapers note that the marker memorializes 19 men from the Spanish-American War, 114 men form World War I and 167 men from World War II who died in service. However these three commemorated wars are not denoted on the memorial.

Installation Date:

11 Nov 1948

Organization Responsible for Installation:

Iredell County and City of Statesville

Memorial War Era(s):

  • WWII
  • Other
  • WWI

Memorial Condition:

Good

Website:

http://docsouth.unc.edu/commland/monument/936

Location:

The memorial can be found in the Oakwood Cemetery, on Patriot Lane. The cemetery address is 114 North Oakwood Drive in Statesville, NC 28677.