Fort Monroe in Hampton, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Veterans of the Battle of the Bulge
Ardennes
This monument is dedicated to the memory of the courageous men and women who turned apparent defeat into a great American victory.
“A Triumph of Courage”
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Events • War, World II. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1995.
Location. 37° 0.246′ N, 76° 18.671′ W. Marker is in Hampton, Virginia. It is in Fort Monroe. Marker is at the intersection of Ingalls Road (U.S. 258) and Main Gate, on the left when traveling south on Ingalls Road. The marker is on the grounds of Fort Monroe. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fort Monroe VA 23651, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Rodman Gun (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Rodman Gun (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Monroe (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Rodman Gun (within shouting distance of this marker); Escape To Freedom (within shouting distance of this marker); Freedom’s Fortress (within shouting distance of this marker); The Old Cistern (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Enormous Undertaking: The Fort's Construction (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hampton.
Also see . . .
1. BATTLE of the BULGE. (Submitted on September 14, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
2. Unofficial Fort Monroe website. (Submitted on September 14, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
3. Fort Monroe National Monument, National Park Service. (Submitted on August 19, 2019.)
4. Fort Monroe (Stone Fort) National Register of Historic Places Registration Form (pdf file). (Submitted on August 19, 2019.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 14, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,139 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 14, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.