“The Spirit of the American Doughboy” FAIR HAVEN — The borough’s World War I statue, “The Spirit of the American Doughboy,” is featured in the latest installment of the county’s online history project, “These Historic Places.”

Fair Haven’s doughboy memorial, located in Veterans Memorial Park, was dedicated in 1924, six years after the “war to end all wars,” World War I, had come to an end.

“The full-copper statue honors the local servicemen who gave their lives for our freedom,” Monmouth County Freeholder Lillian G. Burry, liaison to the county Historical Commission, said in a press release. “In viewing this video, you will see and hear about several interesting ways the borough remembers the local lives lost in patriotic efforts.”

Located in the center of town at the northwest corner of Fair Haven and River roads, the park also includes other memorials to residents who served the United States as members of the armed forces, as well as a 9/11 memorial.

Each of the county’s historic videos previews local history spots and includes bits of historic information. Previous history videos have included churches, historic homes, unique museums, and points of interest throughout the county. All videos are available for viewing on the county website, www.visitmonmouth.com.

“Residents who visit the county website can learn a great deal about county projects,” Burry said. “This history project is just one of the many resources available on the county website.”

For more information, contact the Hall of Records Annex, 2nd Floor, Freehold, NJ 07728, call 732-431-7413, or log on to www.visitmonmouth.com.