Philippi in Barbour County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

Barbour County Vietnam Era Veterans Memorial

Photographed By Craig Swain, July 24, 2010

1. Barbour County Vietnam Era Veterans Memorial

The stone for the memorial was donated by Dr. Richard E. Shearer and family.

Inscription. This monument and park are
dedicated in sincere appreciation
of all Barbour County Vietnam
era Veterans who served
this great nation -
United States of America
1961 - 1973
Dedicated on May 25, 1987
by
United States Senator
John D. Rockefeller IV

All gave some - These gave all
Viet Nam War
William Lee Car • Larry Joseph Lowther
Rex A. Bowyer • Lesley Wayne Reed
Garry L. Burgess • Donald F. Schnably
Roger L. Carpenter • Roger Lee Simpson
James R. Hickman • John Charnpolsky
Isaac C. Huffman • Wm. "Billy" Runner
Cecil Wilbert Kittle, Jr. • Roy B. Squires

Donated by
E.E. Bryan
and
J.R. Bryan

Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in this topic list: War, Vietnam. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1781.

Location. 39° 9.174′ N, 80° 2.54′ W. Marker is in Philippi, West Virginia, in Barbour County. Marker is on North Main Street (U.S. 250), on the right when traveling east. Located in the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Philippi WV 26416, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. "Ruinous Effect of War" (a few steps from this marker); The Covered Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker); Philippi Mummies (within shouting distance of this marker);

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Confederate Escape (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); In Memory of the Sago Miners (about 400 feet away); The Philippi Covered Bridge (about 400 feet away); First Battle of a Long War (about 400 feet away); Confederate Regimental Flag (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philippi.

Memorial and Mural image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Swain, July 24, 2010

2. Memorial and Mural

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 29, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,212 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 29, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.