Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and American Legion War Memorial
VFW and American Legion War Memorial placed in front of the Live Oak County Courthouse in George West in 1961 by these organizations before Texas Historical Marker program began in 1964. Once the state marker program began, Live Oak County's Historical Commission applied for state status. In 1967, the Texas Historical Commission granted the marker Texas Historical Subject Marker status the same as all THC metal markers standing in the county. Photo courtesy Lamar James.
Live Oak County Judge: Honorable Harry L. Hinton
Live Oak County Historical Commission and Marker Chair: Viola Adloph (1964-Date of THC application), S.T. Brown, Jr. (1967-Date of THC approval)
Marker Sponsor: Live Oak County VFW and American Legion
Written Inscription by: Thelma Lindholm
Date Unveiled: 1967
VFW and American Legion War Memorial Text:
In memory of those who served, and gave their Lives for Freedom and Defense of their Country.
The Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion erected before the entrance of the Live Oak County courthouse in 1963 this memorial to American veterans. Viola Adlof, first female alderman of Three Rivers and Live Oak County Historical Commission Chair at the time, applied with the state to have it recognized as an official Texas Historical Marker. The Texas Historical Commission turned down the application at that time. Later they advised S.T. "Tige" Brown in a letter dated May 19,1967 that the marker be designated an official Texas Historical Marker. The marker is a memorial to Veterans who served the United States in various military capacities to keep our nation free of foreign tyranny.
VFW and American Legion Memorial Sketch submitted to THC in 1963.
Image of VFW and American Legion Memorial sent to THC later.
This Live Oak County Veterans' memorial with the American Flag and names listed on the large marker stands outside George West, Texas at the local airport. Enlargements below: Courtesy Richard Hudson.
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