Stevens Point in Portage County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Airborne Forces Memorial Bridge
Photographed By Keith L, January 8, 2012
1. Airborne Forces Memorial Bridge Marker
Gliders • Glider Pilots
Airborne
Forces
Memorial
To Their Perpetual Honor
Presented By The Citizens Of
Wisconsin
and
The Badger State Chapter
of the
82nd Airborne Division Association
[82nd Airborne insignia]
"America's Guard of Honor"
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military.
Location. 44° 31.335′ N, 89° 35.25′ W. Marker is in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, in Portage County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Clark Street (State Highway 66) and Water Street, on the right when traveling east. Marker is along the Green Circle Trail (a hiking and biking trail). Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Stevens Point WI 54481, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Stevens Point — Gateway to the Pineries (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Public Square (about 600 feet away); First Public Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); Portage County Civil War Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); Saint Peter Church War Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); Buttons from the River (approx. half a
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Also see . . .
1. 82nd Airborne Division. Wikipedia entry. (Submitted on January 8, 2012.)
2. Wisconsin Legislative Documents. 84.1046 Airborne Forces Memorial Bridge. (Submitted on January 8, 2012.)
Photographed By Keith L, January 8, 2012
2. Close-up of Plaque
Photographed By Keith L, January 8, 2012
3. Airborne Forces Memorial Bridge and Marker
Note the parachute shape brickwork at the marker.
Photographed By Keith L, January 8, 2012
4. Airborne Forces Memorial Bridge
Credits. This page was last revised on February 22, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 8, 2012, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 987 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 8, 2012, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.
