Reston in Fairfax County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Veteran's Memorial
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June 10, 2019
1. Veteran's Memorial
Salutes and Honors All Military Veterans
Who Served the United States of America
and Offers Condolences for
Those Who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice
While on Duty
March 3, 1879—Present
Erected by United States Geological Survey, U.S. Department of the Interior.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Military.
Location. 38° 56.909′ N, 77° 22.133′ W. Marker is in Reston, Virginia, in Fairfax County. Memorial is on U.S. Geological Survey Drive south of Sunrise Valley Drive, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston VA 20191, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. John Wesley Powell (1834-1902) (a few steps from this marker); Julia Anna Gardner (1882-1960), Ph.D. (within shouting distance of this marker); Randolph Wilson Bromery (1926-2013), Ph.D. (within shouting distance of this marker); "October Glory" Red Maple (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Robert E. Simon, Jr. Plaza (approx. one mile away); Sunset Hills Station
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2. Veteran's Memorial
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