Barberton in Summit County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Barberton Military Honor Roll
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 8, 2011
1. Barberton Military Honor Roll Marker
Dedicated to all Barberton military personnel who participated in World War II (green), or were in action during the Korean (blue), Vietnam (red), Persian Gulf (black), Afghanistan (taupe), Iraq (beige) and any future Wars involving the United States of America. A purple nameplate identifies men and women killed in action.
The original Honor Roll was located at the southeast corner of Lake Anna Park and was dedicated August 5, 1945. Originally intended to honor all Barberton military personnel who participated in World War II, the monument was moved to its present location on Sixth Street and rededicated May 30, 1950. It was refurbished and updated in May 1997. The current Honor Roll was built on the site of the old monument and was dedicated November 11, 2004. This reconstruction was made possible by donations from the City of Barberton, The Barberton Community Foundation, veterans groups, service organizations, corporations, businesses and individuals. A complete listing of all donors is on file at the Barberton Public Library.
Erected 2004 by City of Barberton, The Barberton Community Foundation, Veterans & Service Groups, and Concerned Citizens and Businesses.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism
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Location. 41° 0.919′ N, 81° 36.728′ W. Marker is in Barberton, Ohio, in Summit County. Memorial is at the intersection of 6th Street NW and Paige Avenue, on the right when traveling north on 6th Street NW. Memorial is along the west shore of Lake Anna. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Barberton OH 44203, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Staff Sergeant Howard E. Woodford (a few steps from this marker); The Freedom Tree (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named The Freedom Tree (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named The Freedom Tree (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named The Freedom Tree (a few steps from this marker); Glenn "Jeep" Davis (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ohio Columbus Barber (approx. 0.2 miles away); Slovenian Independent Society Home (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Barberton.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 8, 2011
2. Barberton Military Honor Roll
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 8, 2011
3. Barberton Military Honor Roll
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 8, 2011
4. Barberton Military Honor Roll
Representative sampling of honorees
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 8, 2011
5. Bench at Barberton Military Honor Roll
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 8, 2011
6. View SE from Barberton Military Honor Roll
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 28, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,220 times since then and 63 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on October 28, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
