The memorial is dedicated to citizens of Surry County who sacrificed their lives during the Great War. The names of white and black servicemen are listed together. Front and back, center stone: IN MEMORIAM / HONORING THE SACRIFICE / AND VALOR OF SURRY / COUNTY MEN WHO / SERVED DURING / THE WORLD WAR / IN DEFENSE / OF THEIR / COUNTRY / 1917 1918.
Installation Date:
11 Nov 1939
Organization Responsible for Installation:
Past and Present Members of the Board of Welfare
Memorial War Era(s):
- WWI
Memorial Condition:
Good
Website:
http://docsouth.unc.edu/commland/monument/579
Location:
The World War I Memorial is located on the north side of the Old Surry County Courthouse at 141 Main Street, Dobson, NC 27017.