The E. M. Viquesney "Spirit of the American Doughboy" Database
CROWELL, TEXAS
N 33° 59.0468 / W 99° 43.4938
Copyright version 1920, pressed copper.
Smithsonian Art Inventory Control Numbers: 47260107, TX000457.
Copyright version 1920, pressed copper.
Smithsonian Art Inventory Control Numbers: 47260107, TX000457.
On northwest corner of Foard County Courthouse Lawn (the town square) at the intersection of Texas Highway 6 and U. S. Highway 70 (Main at Commerce).
There are no plaques, inscriptions or engravings.
The Doughboy and Sailor were dedicated November 11, 1932.
Crowell's is the only “Spirit of the American Navy” known to be of stone.
Gordon J. Ford Post No. 130, American Legion and Auxiliary secured the two sculptures. The Doughboy’s left arm is missing from the elbow, probably as a result of vandalism or exposure to the elements for so many years. The sailor’s right hand, and the little round cap it held, are missing as a result of a 1942 tornado. There are dents in the Doughboy’s helmet that are also the result of that tornado. Part of the sailor’s nose is missing due to age and wear. There are plans to repair both statues.
At the time these photos were taken, there were streamers hanging from the Doughboy’s arm. They had probably been placed there for a school pep rally.
A German cannon (not shown) behind the statues was captured by the 36th Division in the fall of 1918 and was operational when it was brought to Crowell through the efforts of the American Legion Post. It was dedicated November 11, 1929.
Crowell's is the only “Spirit of the American Navy” known to be of stone.
Gordon J. Ford Post No. 130, American Legion and Auxiliary secured the two sculptures. The Doughboy’s left arm is missing from the elbow, probably as a result of vandalism or exposure to the elements for so many years. The sailor’s right hand, and the little round cap it held, are missing as a result of a 1942 tornado. There are dents in the Doughboy’s helmet that are also the result of that tornado. Part of the sailor’s nose is missing due to age and wear. There are plans to repair both statues.
At the time these photos were taken, there were streamers hanging from the Doughboy’s arm. They had probably been placed there for a school pep rally.
A German cannon (not shown) behind the statues was captured by the 36th Division in the fall of 1918 and was operational when it was brought to Crowell through the efforts of the American Legion Post. It was dedicated November 11, 1929.
