© Photographed August 15, 2016
Erected by William M. Johnson American Legion Post 534
Erected by William M. Johnson American Legion Post 534
Dedicated June 10, 1920
Oregon, Dane County, Wisconsin
42.925975, -89.384302
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
See also, Janesville & Main Street / World War Memorial 1920, also at this location.
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.
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