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Stillwater in Washington County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
 

Veterans Memorial

 
 
Veterans Memorial Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 7, 2014
1. Veterans Memorial Marker
Inscription.

This flag, which once flew over the United States Capitol in Washington D.C., now flies proudly over Main Street, Stillwater, Minnesota.

It is placed as a memorial to all Veterans, who in times of wars and in times of peace, throughout the history of our nation, have answered the call to defend our country. We honor our friends, our neighbors, and our loved ones for their service.

This memorial was dedicated on Veterans Day, on the eleventh minute of the eleventh hour of the eleventh month, in the year of our Lord, two thousand eleven.

 
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & PatriotismWar, VietnamWar, World IWar, World II.
 
Location. 45° 3.354′ N, 92° 48.34′ W. Marker is in Stillwater, Minnesota, in Washington County. Memorial is at the intersection of Chestnut Street (State Highway 36) and Main Street (State Highway 95), on the left when traveling east on Chestnut Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 131 South Main Street, Stillwater MN 55082, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. John Karst Block (a few steps from this marker); Lumbermen's Exchange Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Birthplace of Minnesota
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(within shouting distance of this marker); 1884 Upper St. Croix River Log Jam (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Northern States Power Company Division Offices (about 300 feet away); 226 East Myrtle Street (about 400 feet away); Simonet's Furniture and Carpet Company Building (about 400 feet away); 114 North Main Street (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Stillwater.
 
Regarding Veterans Memorial. It's unclear where the flag is actually located.
 
Veterans Memorial Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 7, 2014
2. Veterans Memorial Marker
At corner of building, to right of yellow street pole
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 6, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 394 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on November 6, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.

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