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Walhalla in Oconee County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
 

The Silver Rose

 
 
The Silver Rose Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Brian Scott, November 28, 2008
1. The Silver Rose Marker
Inscription.
The price of a silver rose is not free
"They gave their tomorrow for your toadys."

In memory of the men and women
who served in the Vietman War
and later died as a result
of Agent Orange dioxins
we honor and remember
their sacrifice

 
Erected 2008 by Oconee County Veterans Council.
 
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, Vietnam.
 
Location. 34° 45.9′ N, 83° 4.048′ W. Marker is in Walhalla, South Carolina, in Oconee County. Memorial is on West Main Street, on the left when traveling west. Marker is located on the grounds of the Oconee County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Walhalla SC 29691, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 10 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Duty, Honor, Country (here, next to this marker); Combat Infantrymen Monument (here, next to this marker); Oconee County Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Oconee Heritage Center (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Colonel R.T. Jaynes (about 300 feet away); Patriot's Hall: Oconee Veterans Museum (about 400 feet away); Gen. John A. Wagener (about 500 feet away);
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The English School (about 500 feet away); John A. Wagener Monument (about 500 feet away); St. John’s Lutheran Church (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Walhalla.
 
Blue Star Memorial Highway Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Brian Scott, November 28, 2008
2. Blue Star Memorial Highway Marker
A tribute to the Armed Forces
that have defenced the
United States of America
sponsored by
Walhalla Garden Club
in cooperation with
Oconee Co. Arts and Historical Commission
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on September 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 1, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 982 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on December 1, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.

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