Fort Monroe in Hampton, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Omaha Beach Memorial Tree

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 11, 2008

1. Omaha Beach Memorial Tree Marker

Inscription. This tree, planted with authentic soil from Omaha Beach of Normandy, France, commemorates the 40th anniversary of Allied forces’ landings on 6 June 1944. It stands as a memorial to sacrifices in battle and a tangible symbol of our heritage.

Planted 6 June 1984 by Col Richard E. Mackin, Post Commander and Col Jean Burel, French Liaison Officer.

Erected 1984.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. A significant historical date for this entry is June 6, 1944.

Location. 37° 0.216′ N, 76° 18.489′ W. Marker is in Hampton, Virginia. It is in Fort Monroe. It is on Ruckman Road, on the right when traveling north. Marker is on the grounds of Fort Monroe, on the parade field. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fort Monroe VA 23651, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on the Peninsula

and in Coastal Virginia.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

and in the Tidewater.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically,

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it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 7 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Lincoln Gun (a few steps from this marker); Stockade and Guardhouse (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); In Memoriam (about 400 feet away); Fort Monroe (about 400 feet away); An Enduring Legacy? (about 500 feet away); "Ruth Window" (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Fort Monroe (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hampton.

Other markers no longer nearby. Lee's Quarters (was about 500 feet away but has been confirmed missing); 12-Pounder Gun-Howitzer (was about 600 feet away but has been permanently removed); 14 – Pounder James Rifle (was about 600 feet away but has been permanently removed); 3 – Inch Ordnance Rifle (was about 600 feet away but has been permanently removed); 12-Pounder Howitzer (was about 600 feet away but has been permanently removed); Austrian 6-Pounder Gun (was about

Marker at Fort Monroe image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 11, 2008

2. Marker at Fort Monroe

600 feet away but has been permanently removed); Spanish 1-½-Pounder (was about 600 feet away but has been permanently removed); a different marker also named Austrian 6-Pounder Gun (was about 600 feet away but has been permanently removed); Lantaka (was about 600 feet away but has been permanently removed).

Also see . . .
1. Ohama Beach. (Submitted on October 3, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
2. Unofficial Fort Monroe website. (Submitted on October 3, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
3. Fort Monroe National Monument, National Park Service. (Submitted on August 19, 2019.)
4. Fort Monroe (Stone Fort) National Register of Historic Places Registration Form (pdf file). (Submitted on August 19, 2019.)

Memorial Tree image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 11, 2008

3. Memorial Tree

The tree is located on parade field at Fort Monroe.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 3, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,442 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 3, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.