 Photos: Earl Goldsmith, The Woodlands, Texas. |
 Earl's grandchildren at the Groesbeck Doughboy. L. to r.: Kyle Babitt, Courtney Babitt, Elaina Grantham. |
GROESBECK, TEXAS
N 31° 31.3702 / W 96° 32.1243
Copyright version 1920, pressed copper.
Smithsonian Art Inventory Control Number: 47260109.
Copyright version 1920, pressed copper.
Smithsonian Art Inventory Control Number: 47260109.
On Limestone County Courthouse lawn, near the corner of Texas Route 14 (South Ellis Street) and State Street.
The inscription on the base plaque reads:
DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY
OF THE
HEROES OF LIMESTONE COUNTY
WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES
IN DEFENSE OF THEIR COUNTRY
IN THE WORLD WAR
ERECTED BY
SIM. B. ASHBURN POST #288
AMERICAN LEGION
NOV. 11, 1929
DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY
OF THE
HEROES OF LIMESTONE COUNTY
WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES
IN DEFENSE OF THEIR COUNTRY
IN THE WORLD WAR
ERECTED BY
SIM. B. ASHBURN POST #288
AMERICAN LEGION
NOV. 11, 1929
There is a lot of staining on the sculpture, so it is in need of cleaning and could benefit from substantial refurbishment. Also, until around 1998 or 2000, there was a pronounced bend in the rifle, which was fixed shortly thereafter by one of the Courthouse maintenance men.
In March of 2011, a new spotlight was installed to illuminate the statue at night. The new lighting was obtained by County Maintenance Supervisor Sam Callis and County Judge Daniel Burkeen, who applied on behalf of the County for a grant from the federal government through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
In March of 2011, a new spotlight was installed to illuminate the statue at night. The new lighting was obtained by County Maintenance Supervisor Sam Callis and County Judge Daniel Burkeen, who applied on behalf of the County for a grant from the federal government through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
