Sundial 820
- Dial City: Lucedale
- Dial State/Province: Mississippi
- Dial Country: USA
- Lat: 30° 55.600' N
- Dial Nr: 820
- Dial Type: Sun Alignment
- Dial Access: Public
- Lon: 88° 35.367' W
- Dial Owner: City of Lucedale
- Dial Designer: James Corley
- Dial Maker: City of Lucedale
- Dial Date: November 11, 2015
- Location:
- Lucedale City Park on Oak Street
- Description:
- This is a Veteran's Memorial consisting of a set of five large stainless steel panels with holes that guide sunlight to strike a memorial plaque. The alignment is designed to commemorate the signing of the armistice ending World War One, illuminating the plaque on Nov 11th at 11:00AM The concept of this monument was taken from one built in Anthem AZ, however the details of the design are different. It is designed for the sun's alignment at altitude of 40.7° and azimuth of 167.9°.
- Inscription:
- Plaque is inscribed: Veteran's Memorial On Nov. 11 at 11:00 AM the sun will spotlight the plaque commemorating the date and time of the signing of the Armistice ending WWI. The citizens of Lucedale wish to thank all of our veterans for their service and sacrifice. Erected by the City of Lucedale Mayor Doug Lee Board of Aldermen Carrie Moulds - Ward I Lloyd Welford - Ward II Jason Martin - Ward III Payton Dudley - Ward IV Louis Valentine - At Large Kathy Johnson – City Clerk Cheryl P
- Dial Links:
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hK5vIAhjUcY
Last Update:
2016-02-67 11:01