Lakewood in Pierce County, Washington — The American West (Northwest)
Lakewood Veterans Memorial
Dedicated on Memorial Day, May 26, 2003
In honor of the men and women who served in the armed forces of the United States of America. They served, and many sacrificed their lives, not only to preserve the freedoms which we enjoy today, but to bring freedom to people and nations throughout the world.
Erected 2003.
Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in this topic list: Military.
Location. 47° 9.707′ N, 122° 30.912′ W. Marker is in Lakewood, Washington, in Pierce County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street SW and 59th Avenue SW, on the right when traveling east on Main Street SW. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6000 Main Street Southwest, Lakewood WA 98499, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. 36th Airlift Squadron Memorial (approx. 2.1 miles away); Loadmasters Memorial (approx. 2.2 miles away); POW/MIA Memorial (approx. 2.2 miles away); Western State Hospital Historical Cemetery, 1876-1953 (approx. 2.2 miles away); Douglas C-124C Globemaster II (approx. 2˝ miles away); Lockheed-Georgia C-141B Starlifter (approx. 2˝ miles away); Military Road (approx. 2˝ miles away); Douglas B-18A Bolo (approx. 2.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lakewood.
Additional keywords. Veterans, Memorial
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