Ridgeley in Mineral County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

Combined Veterans Memorial

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 24, 2019

1. Combined Veterans Memorial

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

In honor of all
American Veterans
who's dedication
and sacrifice
has served and
will continue to
serve as a constant
reminder to the
world that
democracy and
freedom shall
forever endure.

Erected by Ridgeley VFW Goldstar Post # 6452, Ridgeley American Legion William E. Shuck Jr. Memorial Post # 136.

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

Location. 39° 38.562′ N, 78° 46.173′ W. Marker is in Ridgeley, West Virginia, in Mineral County. Memorial is at the intersection of Potomac Street and 3rd Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Potomac Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ridgeley WV 26753, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. In Memory (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ridgeley Honor Roll (approx. 0.2 miles away); William Edward Shuck, Jr. (approx. 0.4 miles away); Fort Ohio (approx. 0.4 miles away); Explore a Trail Network

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(approx. 0.4 miles away in Maryland); A Home on the Boat—The Captain's Cabin (approx. 0.4 miles away in Maryland); American Revolutionary War (approx. 0.4 miles away in Maryland); Irish Laborers (approx. half a mile away in Maryland). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ridgeley.

Donor information on the plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 24, 2019

2. Donor information on the plaque

Charter Members of Memorial image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 24, 2019

3. Charter Members of Memorial

William Jewell
Tom Headley
Jim Nestor
Melvin Snyder
Roger Cowgill
Jim Wilson
[on the reverse of the memorial]

Credits. This page was last revised on May 26, 2019. It was originally submitted on May 26, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 141 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 26, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.