Young Memorial
National Register of Historic Places

Young Memorial

Conway, Faulkner County, Arkansas
Listed
July 18, 1996
Type
Object
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
96000758

About this property

The Young Memorial, also known as the War Memorial Monument, is a World War I memorial located on the campus of Hendrix College in Conway, Arkansas. The sculpture consists of a semicircular seating area, its wings flanking a central square pedestal on which stands a carved rendition of a doughboy. The face of the pedestal bears a relief of the Statue of Liberty, while the backs of the seats have reliefs of female figures, one representing Liberty and the other Peace. The memorial was designed by Hendrix College Professor George Currie, and was placed in 1920. The memorial was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1996. Originally installed on the west side of Tabor Hall, the memorial has been relocated 5 times. After its 2013 restoration it was relocated to the Young-Wise Memorial Plaza where it stands near sculptures honoring two former Hendrix students who died in Afghanistan.

Location

1601 Harkrider Dr., N of Reynolds Science Hall
Conway, Faulkner County, Arkansas
35.10047, -92.44191

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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Battles

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When was Young Memorial listed on the National Register?

Young Memorial was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 18, 1996.

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Young Memorial is classified as a object in the National Register of Historic Places.

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The period of significance for Young Memorial is recorded as the industrial era.

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