World War II Obelisk (New Orleans, Louisiana)
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Louisiana /
Jefferson /
New Orleans, Louisiana
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/ Louisiana
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World / United States / Louisiana
monument, obelisk
According to the inscription, the obelisk was erected “In honor of the men and women of the Third Ward who served in World War II and in memory of those who made the supreme sacrifice. Sponsored by Banks Social and Carnival Club, Inc. Dedicated Dec. 8, 1946.”
The names of those who made the supreme sacrifice are listed on flanking plaques.
The names of those who made the supreme sacrifice are listed on flanking plaques.
Nearby cities:
Coordinates: 29°57'55"N 90°5'53"W
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- Mid-City 0.6 km
- Gert Town 1 km
- Tulane / Gravier 1.4 km
- Leonidas 3 km
- Lakewood 3.1 km
- Uptown 3.2 km
- City Park 4 km
- Old Metairie 4.5 km
- Jefferson, Louisiana 6.8 km
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