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* [[General George Patton Museum]] at [[Fort Knox]], [[Kentucky]]. Also known as the Patton Museum of Cavalry and Armor and the General George Patton Museum of Leadership.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.generalpatton.org/ |title=Patton Museum – Kentucky |publisher=Generalpatton.org |date= |accessdate=2012-03-21}}</ref>
* [[General George Patton Museum]] at [[Fort Knox]], [[Kentucky]]. Also known as the Patton Museum of Cavalry and Armor and the General George Patton Museum of Leadership.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.generalpatton.org/ |title=Patton Museum – Kentucky |publisher=Generalpatton.org |date= |accessdate=2012-03-21}}</ref>
* [[General George S. Patton Memorial Museum]], is located at the site of the Desert Training Center in [[Chiriaco Summit, California]]. A statue of Patton can be seen from nearby [[Interstate 10]].<ref>[http://www.firstcompositegroup.org/DTC.htm Patton Museum&nbsp;– California]{{dead link|date=March 2012}}</ref>
* [[General George S. Patton Memorial Museum]], is located at the site of the Desert Training Center in [[Chiriaco Summit, California]]. A statue of Patton can be seen from nearby [[Interstate 10]].<ref>[http://www.firstcompositegroup.org/DTC.htm Patton Museum&nbsp;– California] {{wayback|url=http://www.firstcompositegroup.org/DTC.htm |date=20090821102842 }}</ref>
* Patton Memorial Pilsen museum in [[Plzeň]], Czech Republic.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.patton-memorial.cz/en/museum/ |title=Patton Museum – Czech Republic |publisher=Patton-memorial.cz |date=2000-01-01 |accessdate=2012-03-21}}</ref>
* Patton Memorial Pilsen museum in [[Plzeň]], Czech Republic.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.patton-memorial.cz/en/museum/ |title=Patton Museum – Czech Republic |publisher=Patton-memorial.cz |date=2000-01-01 |accessdate=2012-03-21}}</ref>
* General Patton Memorial Museum [[Ettelbruck]], Luxembourg<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.luxembourg.co.uk/NMMH/patton.html |title=Patton Museum – Luxembourg |publisher=Luxembourg.co.uk |date= |accessdate=2012-03-21}}</ref>
* General Patton Memorial Museum [[Ettelbruck]], Luxembourg<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.luxembourg.co.uk/NMMH/patton.html |title=Patton Museum – Luxembourg |publisher=Luxembourg.co.uk |date= |accessdate=2012-03-21}}</ref>

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George S. Patton, United States Army General, is remembered for his services in many places. This is a list of schools, roads and parks that are among those that have been named in his honor.

Museums

Schools

Buildings

Statues

  • Patton Monument, designed by sculptor James Earle Fraser and dedicated in 1950
  • Patton Monument, Lacy Park, San Marino, CA[17]
  • General Patton Memorial, Avranches, France.[18]
  • General Patton Monument, Bastogne, Belgium [19]
  • A statue of General Patton was unveiled in Dýšina, Czech Republic to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the liberation of Czechoslovakia[20]
  • Boston, Massachusetts, The standing portrait statue of Patton, designed by sculptor James Earle Fraser, was installed at the Charles River Esplanade along the Hatch Shell Circle in 1953.[21] The 8-foot (2.4 m) tall bronze statue depicts a uniformed Patton raising a pair of binoculars up to his eyes, atop a 4-foot (1.2 m) pink granite base.

Streets

Other

  • The Patton series of tanks is named for him.[24]
  • Patton Golf Course, an 18 hole regulation length public golf course at the Fort Benning Golf Club, Fort Benning, Georgia.[25]
  • General George S Patton Park Recreation Center, a 93-acre park in Detroit, Michigan, dedicated in the early 1950s.[26][27][28]
  • Patton Range, a rifle and machine gun firing range at Fort Benning, Georgia[29]
  • A chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution is named for Patton.[30]
  • General George S Patton Polish Legion of American Veterans (P.L.A.V.) Post #11, Detroit, Michigan[31]
  • Patton was named the class exemplar for the United States Air Force Academy's class of 2005, the only non-aviator to receive this honor.
  • At the Episcopal Church of Our Savior in San Gabriel, California, there is a stained glass window depicting Patton as a version of Saint George. He is shown in a tank fighting a dragon festooned with swastikas. The lettering in the window reads "I fought a good fight."[32] The Wilson-Patton family members are buried in the San Gabriel Cemetery about 120 yards to the west of the Church, including the patriarch, Benjamin (Don Benito) Wilson. The exception is General Patton, buried in Luxembourg.[33]
  • Hamilton, Massachusetts, where Patton's summer home was located, dedicated its central park to Patton, boasting a World War II–era tank in the center of town, and the town's school sports teams play under the name "Generals." In addition, the French government gave two statues to the town commemorating Patton's service to their nation. They were improved in 2003 and sit at the entrance to Patton Park.
  • Patton wrote much material, including speeches, lectures, and poetry. Incorporating the biblical phrase "Through a Glass, Darkly" he composed a poem imbued with his personal interpretations of reincarnation.[34][35]
  • General Patton bridge in Plzeň, Czech Republic. Main bridge in town over the river Mže, bridge is located near the Patton Memorial Pilsen museum.

References

  1. ^ "Patton Museum – Kentucky". Generalpatton.org. Retrieved 2012-03-21.
  2. ^ Patton Museum – California Archived 2009-08-21 at the Wayback Machine
  3. ^ "Patton Museum – Czech Republic". Patton-memorial.cz. 2000-01-01. Retrieved 2012-03-21.
  4. ^ "Patton Museum – Luxembourg". Luxembourg.co.uk. Retrieved 2012-03-21.
  5. ^ "Patton School District – IL". District133.org. Retrieved 2012-03-21.
  6. ^ "Patton Elementary School – CA". Ggusd.k12.ca.us. Retrieved 2012-03-21.
  7. ^ "Patton Elemementary School – CZ". Jtoole.sweb.cz. Retrieved 2012-03-21.
  8. ^ "Patton Elementary School – IL". Education.com. Retrieved 2012-03-21.
  9. ^ "Patton Junior High School – KS". Patton.usd207.com. Retrieved 2012-03-21.
  10. ^ "Patton Continuation School – CA". Trulia.com. Retrieved 2012-03-21.
  11. ^ Harmony Church's new classroom
  12. ^ Patton Hall at Harmony Church
  13. ^ "Ft Myer O-club". Weddingwire.com. Retrieved 2012-03-21.
  14. ^ "Patton Hall, Shaw AFB, SC". Shaw.af.mil. 2011-06-14. Retrieved 2012-03-21.
  15. ^ "Patton Hall, Saumur, France". Preservedtanks.com. Retrieved 2012-03-21.
  16. ^ "300th Army Band". 300armybandlosangeles.org. Retrieved 2012-03-21.
  17. ^ "Lacy Park, San Marino, CA". Ci.san-marino.ca.us. Retrieved 2012-03-21.
  18. ^ "Patton Memorial, Avranches, France". Ww2museums.com. Retrieved 2012-03-21.
  19. ^ "Patton Monument, Bastogne". Si-bastogne.be. Retrieved 2012-03-21.
  20. ^ "Patton statue in Dysina, Czech Republic". Gjt.cz. Retrieved 2012-03-21.
  21. ^ "Boston Esplanade". Boston-discovery-guide.com. Retrieved 2012-03-21.
  22. ^ https://www.google.com/#q=patton+drive+des+plaines+illinois
  23. ^ "Patton Avenue, France" (PDF). Retrieved 2012-03-21.
  24. ^ Hunnicutt
  25. ^ http://www.golflink.com/golf-courses/course.aspx?course=2045656
  26. ^ "Patton Community Center". Detroitmi.gov. Retrieved 2012-03-21.
  27. ^ "Patton Park Community Center". Keoonline.com. Retrieved 2012-03-21.
  28. ^ Tuesday, August 24, 2010 (2010-08-24). "Patton Park". Modeldmedia.com. Retrieved 2012-03-21.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  29. ^ "Patton Range". Fortbenningphotos.com. 2011-07-06. Retrieved 2012-03-21.
  30. ^ "Gen. George S. Patton, Jr. Chapter website". Pattonpatriots.org. 2012-03-10. Retrieved 2012-03-21.
  31. ^ "P.L.A.V. Post #11". Yelp.com. Retrieved 2012-03-21.
  32. ^ http://www.pattonhq.com/church.html
  33. ^ "Patton Stained Glass". Bargaintravelwest.com. 1946-10-13. Retrieved 2012-03-21.
  34. ^ Patton, George S. "Through a Glass, Darkly". CMG Worldwide and the Estate of General George S. Patton, Jr.
  35. ^ "A Register of His Papers in the Library of Congress". Library of Congress. pp. Box 74 Poetry.
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