Charleston in Coles County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Coles County War Memorial
Photographed By Al Wolf, August 31, 2008
1. Coles County War Memorial Marker
the men and women of the Armed Forces
in all wars for the
United States of America.
Erected by Paul McVey Post 1592 and Ladies Auxiliary, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Military • Patriots & Patriotism • Peace.
Location. 39° 29.712′ N, 88° 10.494′ W. Marker is in Charleston, Illinois, in Coles County. Memorial is at the intersection of 7th Street and Monroe Avenue, on the left when traveling north on 7th Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Charleston IL 61920, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Tribute of Coles County in Honor of Her Sons Who Fought for the Union (within shouting distance of this marker); The Charleston Riot (within shouting distance of this marker); Coles County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Abraham Lincoln - Eighth Judicial District (within shouting distance of this marker); Rally After the Debate / Lincoln in Coles County (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Lincoln-Douglas Debate at Charleston
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Photographed By Al Wolf, August 31, 2008
2. Wide View - - War Memorial
Photographed By Al Wolf, August 31, 2008
3. A Full View of the Coles County Court House
Credits. This page was last revised on October 10, 2019. It was originally submitted on September 2, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 1,478 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 2, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
