Doughboy Monument at DeBardeleben Park, Alabama, United States

4.0 (9 reviews) Spent < 1 hour Ranking #5 in Bessemer Points of Interest & Landmarks • Monuments & Statues

Nice Historical Monument

Located in Debardeleben Park, about 2 blocks from the Bright Star Restaurant, is The Doughboy Statue which was originally dedicated in 1922 and is inscribed with the names of local World War I veterans. There are 2 plaques naming the servicemen who died while in service. It is a beautiful statue in the middle of the park which also has a huge bandstand and several benches to sit and enjoy the surroundings.
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Address

16th and 17th Streets and 2nd and 3rd Avenue, Bessemer, Alabama, United States.

Website

http://www.hmdb.org/marker.asp?marker=39928

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  • 4Anne M 5:00 PM Feb 5, 2015
    Nice Historical Monument
    Located in Debardeleben Park, about 2 blocks from the Bright Star Restaurant, is The Doughboy Statue which was originally dedicated in 1922 and is inscribed with the names of local World War I veterans. There are 2 plaques naming the servicemen who died while in service. It is a beautiful statue in the middle of the park which also has a huge bandstand and several benches to sit and enjoy the surroundings.
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  • 5tguido44 5:00 PM May 16, 2014
    Doughboy
    This monument stands as a tribute to our Fighting Men & Women, who payed the ultimate price for OUR freedom.Even tho it was cast in early 20"s, the spirit and meaning of this life-size monument is the same now For all wars and police actions.

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