Oregon World War Memorial 1920

© Photographed August 15, 2016
Erected by William M. Johnson American Legion Post 534

Dedicated June 10, 1920

Oregon, Dane County, Wisconsin

42.925975, -89.384302

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ERECTED IN HONOR OF THOSE WHO SERVED

OUR COUNTRY IN THE WORLD WAR

1914-1918

The memorial is located on a small city triangle at the intersection of South Main Street and Janesville Street, Oregon, Wisconsin 53575.

Oregon History: World War I Memorial

• The memorial's granite shaft came from the original old Chicago City Hall
• Six horses and numerous Oregon men were needed to erect the memorial
• Republican vice-presidential candidate Wisconsin Senator Irvine Luther Lenroot dedicated the memorial
• Wisconsin Governor Emanuel Lorenz Phillip attended the dedication ceremony
• Gold Star Mother Chris Johnson (mother of William M. Johnson) unveiled the monument
• Hundreds of spectators attended the dedication ceremony

See also, Janesville & Main Street / World War Memorial 1920, also at this location.

Vintage photo of the memorial, housed at the

Oregon Water Tower and Pump House, now home to the

Oregon Welcome Center. Used with generous permission.

The memorial is located in Oregon, Wisconsin.