Westerville in Franklin County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Veterans Memorial
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 26, 2026
1. Veterans Memorial
Relocated to Veterans Memorial Park
of those citizens who
have served in the
Armed Forces of the
United States of America.
Their courage and
dedication have preserved
the peace and freedom
of this great nation.
History does not long entrust
the care of freedom to the weak
or the timid
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Erected by City of Westerville and Concerned Citizens and Organizations.
Topics and series. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Military • Patriots & Patriotism. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #34 Dwight D. Eisenhower series list.
Location. 40° 8.073′ N, 82° 56.925′ W. Marker is in Westerville, Ohio, in Franklin County. It can be reached from no nearby street, on the right when traveling north. Monument is located in Veterans Memorial Park within the Westerville Sports Complex. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 325 North Cleveland Avenue, Westerville OH 43081, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker and memorial is in the Scioto Valley and in the Columbus Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Midwest and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Veterans Memorial Fund Sponsor Request (here, next to this marker); Warren 'Ernie' Ernsberger (here, next to this marker); Prisoner of War ★ Missing in Action (a few steps from this marker); Transitions (a few steps from this marker); The Service Flag
this page online
More about this marker. Monument was located on the former Ohio National Guard Armory grounds at 40.119775N 82.929032W, north of Westerville Post Office, and near 240 South State Street (OH Rt 3).
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 26, 2026
2. Veterans Memorial
Relocated to Veterans Memorial Park
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 17, 2008
3. Westerville Veterans Memorial
At original location near now-decommissioned Armory
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 17, 2008
4. Westerville Veterans Memorial
At original location near now-decommissioned Armory
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 17, 2008
5. Westerville Veterans Memorial Sponsors
At original location near now-decommissioned Armory
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 17, 2008
6. Former Ohio National Guard Armory
Credits. This page was last revised on September 7, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 29, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,008 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 27, 2026, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on October 29, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
