Memorial to Heroes of the World War, Pittsboro

Memorial to Heroes of the World War, Pittsboro
The memorial is a simple rectangular stone tablet with inscriptions in relief. A decorative shield with stars at the top and horizontal bars beneath appears between the dates 1917 and 1918. The plaque is five feet tall. PITTSBORO HIGH SCHOOL / HONOR ROLL / 1917 1918 / THOSE WHO ANSWERED THEIR COUNTRY’S CALL / IN THE WORLD WAR / ARMY / [Two columns with 48 names] / NAVY / [Two columns with 19 names]

Installation Date:

08 May 1922

Organization Responsible for Installation:

United Daughters of the Confederacy, Winnie Davis Chapter

Memorial War Era(s):

  • WWI

Memorial Condition:

Average

Website:

http://docsouth.unc.edu/commland/monument/281

Location:

The plaque was first placed at the Pittsboro High School built in the early 1900’s. According to the information given by the Chatham County Historical Association, when that building was torn down the plaque came into possession of the local Veterans of Foreign Wars. Eventually it was included in a county history display in the Chatham County Courthouse. In May, 2010 a fire almost destroyed the courthouse but the plaque was not damaged. It was then placed in storage at the Chatham County Historical Society. Efforts are being made to find a new display location.