Washington in Franklin County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Veterans Memorial

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 6, 2018

1. Veterans Memorial

Inscription. Dedicated to the men and women who serve in the United States Armed Forces so the principles of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness might prevail. Many times they are called upon to prove that only courage and sacrifice can keep freedom alive upon this earth. We will always be ready to commit our lives and fortunes to prove to everyone that America is dedicated to the ideals that gave her birth, happiness and the peace she she treasures.

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Military.

Location. 38° 33.125′ N, 91° 0.147′ W. Memorial is in Washington, Missouri, in Franklin County. It is at the intersection of East 5th Street and Missouri Highway 47, on the right when traveling east on East 5th Street. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 900 East 5th Street, Washington MO 63090, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in the Missouri River Corridor

and in Greater St. Louis.

It is also in the American Midwest,

in the Lewis & Clark Corridor,

in the Corn Belt,

and on the Santa Fe Trail Corridor.

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Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

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

the Louisiana Purchase,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Vietnam Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Bassora Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); Gravesite of Washington's Founder (within shouting distance of this marker); Korean War Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); St. John's A.M.E. Church (approx. half a mile away); Southern Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.6 miles away); Marie Krog House (approx. 0.6 miles away); Historic Log House (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Washington.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 4, 2019. It was originally submitted on October 8, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 364 times since then and 12 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on October 8, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.