World War I Monument, (sculpture).

World War I Monument, (sculpture).

Unknown, sculptor.

World War I Monument, (sculpture).

1935. Dedicated Nov. 11, 1935.

Plaque: bronze; Base: granite.

Approx. H. 4 ft. x W. 2 ft.

ERECTED BY THE TOWN OF DIGHTON AS A MEMORIAL TO THESE CITIZENS WHO SERVED OUR COUNTRY IN THE WORLD WAR/(list of names)

A square granite marker with a bronze inscription plaque.

History -- United States -- World War I

Outdoor Sculpture -- Massachusetts -- Dighton

Administered by Town of Dighton, Dighton, Massachusetts

Located Dighton Junior High School, Somerset Avenue, Dighton, Massachusetts

The memorial was erected by the Town of Dighton in honor of the 118 Dighton men who served in World War I. The memorial has been moved about 150 feet from its original installation site. For additional information see the Taunton Daily Gazette, Nov. 12, 1935. IAS files contain a copy of the Massachusetts Historical Commission Form C - Monuments questionnaire.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Massachusetts survey, 1997.

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