Anderson in Anderson County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Anderson County Veterans Monument
Each section of the monument is dedicated to veterans form the different wars. In each section, the names of the veterans who served are listed in alphabetical order. Those who lost their lives during wartime service are indicated by a special symbol (+).
The County Council and Citizens of Anderson County express their deepest gratitude to all veterans for their service to our country.
Erected by Anderson County Council and Citizens of Anderson County.
Topics. This monument and memorial is listed in these topic lists: War, 1st Iraq & Desert Storm • War, Vietnam • War, World I • War, World II.
Location. 34° 32.083′ N, 82° 41.167′ W. Marker is in Anderson, South Carolina, in Anderson County. Memorial can be reached from McGee Road, on the left. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 368 McGee Road, Anderson SC 29625, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 10 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Anderson County Fire Fighters Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); William Arthur Floyd (approx. 0.3 miles away); First Lady of the Skies (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Anderson Sports and Entertainment Complex (approx. half a mile away); The Hole (approx. half a mile away); Weather Reporting Station (approx. 0.6 miles away); Vietnam Veterans Monument (approx. 1½ miles away); Temple B'Nai Isreal (approx. 2.4 miles away); Oliver Bolt's Cotton Gin (approx. 2½ miles away); Anderson, S.C. (approx. 2.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Anderson.
Also see . . .
1. World War I. World War I was a military conflict centered on Europe that began in the summer of 1914. (Submitted on September 16, 2010, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
2. World War II. World War II, or the Second World War (often abbreviated as WWII or WW2), was a global military conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945 which involved most of the world's nations, including all of the great powers, organised into two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis. (Submitted on September 16, 2010, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
3. Korean War. The Korean War (1950–1953) was a military conflict between the Republic of Korea, supported by the United Nations, and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and People's Republic of China (PRC), with air support from the Soviet Union. (Submitted on September 16, 2010, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
4. Vietnam War. The Vietnam War was a Cold War military conflict that occurred in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia from November 1, 1955, to April 30, 1975 when Saigon fell. (Submitted on September 16, 2010, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
5. Persian Gulf War. The Persian Gulf War (August 2, 1990 – February 28, 1991), commonly referred to as simply the Gulf War, was a war waged by a U.N.-authorized coalition force from thirty-four nations led by the United States against Iraq. (Submitted on September 16, 2010, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
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