Monument aux morts américain de Tours

The white stone fountain monument features a gilded statue of an American Indian holding an eagle at its summit, reaching a total height of 10.5 meters.

The monument honors 650,000 members of the Services of Supply who supported American Expeditionary Forces during World War I, with Tours serving as their headquarters.

Four sculptured figures on the monument column represent the Services of Supply divisions: Administration, Construction, Procurement, and Distribution, highlighting military organization.

Located 300 meters east of Pont Wilson bridge, the memorial is accessible by train from Paris Montparnasse or Austerlitz stations, followed by a one-kilometer walk.

The fountain structure incorporates coats of arms from different French cities that were essential to the Services of Supply operations during the war period.

Location: Tours

Inception: 1934

Architects: Pierre Lahalle, Arthur Loomis Harmon, Georges Levard

Creator: Henri Varenne

Made from material: bronze, limestone

Address: 117 Av. André Malraux, 37000 Tours, France

Phone: +33233892490

Website: https://abmc.gov/cemeteries-memorials/europe/tours-american-monument

GPS coordinates: 47.39742,0.68894

Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:53