Houston WWI Memorial Title: Cenotaph to the Unknown Soldier Location: downtown Houston, Harris County, Texas 77002 Sam Houston Park, Bagby & Allen Parkway N 29*45.5, W 95* 22.277, elev. 55' Properties: stone, 10'H, 9'D, 10'W History Originally dedicated 21APR1920 by the Houston War Mothers. Located at original City Hall. Moved to current location in 1939. Condition: good. Is in the Heritage Society group of buildings. Semi-protected from severe weather. Reference: http://www.lksfriday.com/UDC/UDC-059.htm Detail: http://www.houstontx.gov/parks/artinparks/worldwarImonument.html Central plaque contains 200 names. Inscription at top: 1914 1918 Erected in memory of the Harris County men who died in the World War for Liberty. Inscription on bottom: Let this war end wars. Liberty is not enough. Then these boys will not have died in vain. (War Mothers) Inscription on urn: Honor the mothers who bore these undying sons of liberty. John McKnitt, Alexander Chapter Additional There is free parking within walking distance. See the Heritage Society web page.
Installation Date:
21 Apr 1920
Organization Responsible for Installation:
Houston War Mothers
Memorial War Era(s):
- WWI
Memorial Condition:
Good
Website:
http://www.houstontx.gov/parks/artinparks/worldwarImonument.html
Location:
Downtown Houston, Harris County, Texas 77002 Sam Houston Park, Bagby & Allen Parkway N 29*45.5, W 95* 22.277, elev. 55'