Urban Core in Jacksonville in Duval County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Duval County Vietnam Memorial and Veterans Eternal Flame
pay tribute to the men and women
who made the supreme sacrifice
in the Viet Nam conflict.
May their sacrifice merit God's
blessing of a permanent peace
for our nation.
May 30, 1974
This flame
of freedom is
dedicated to all
veterans who so
valiantly served in
the armed forces of
this great nation
to preserve freedom.
Donated by
American Legion Posts of
Duval County
4 July 1969.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Military.
Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 30° 19.509′ N, 81° 39.251′ W. Marker was in Jacksonville, Florida, in Duval County. It was in Urban Core. Memorial was on South Market Street near East Bay Street, on the left when traveling south. Located on the northwest grounds of the Duval County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Jacksonville FL 32202, United States of America.
We have been informed that this sign or monument is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. The Beginning (within shouting distance of this marker); Duval County (within shouting distance of this marker); Duval County's First Court (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Site of Cow Ford (about 400 feet away); The Plaza Building (about 500 feet away); "The Great Endurance Run" (approx. 0.2 miles away); Old Jacksonville Free Public Library (approx. 0.2 miles away); Seminole War Blockhouse Site (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jacksonville.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. Memorial has been moved to Evergreen Cemetery.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 15, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 708 times since then and 24 times this year. Last updated on January 25, 2024, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 15, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.