The World War I Chateau-Thierry American Monument is located
on a hill two miles west of Chateau-Thierry, France. It
commands a wide view of the valley of the Marne River. It is about 54 miles
east of Paris, four and a half miles southeast of our Aisne-Marne American Cemetery and
Memorial and 17 miles southwest of our Oise-Aisne American Cemetery and
Memorial. It commemorates the achievements of the American forces that fought in
this region in World War I. At the nearby cemeteries rest those Americans who gave
their lives in the service of their country. Two stone pylons mark the entrance from
Highway N-3 running from Paris to Chateau-Thierry.
The monument consists of an impressive double colonnade rising above a
long terrace. On its west facade are heroic sculptured figures
representing the United States and France. On its east facade is a map showing
American military operations in this region and an orientation table pointing out the
significant battle sites.
