Fort Myer in Arlington in Arlington County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Korean War

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 27, 2019

1. Korean War Marker

Inscription. This Korean Pine Tree is dedicated to the memory of all the gallant Americans who fought and died to preserve freedom during the Korean War. May it grow and prosper in peace as a symbol of the friendship between the United States of America and the Republic of Korea.

Erected 1989 by President, Republic of Korea.

Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, Korean. In addition, it is included in the National Cemeteries series list.

Location. 38° 52.635′ N, 77° 4.417′ W. Memorial is in Arlington, Virginia, in Arlington County. It is in Fort Myer. It is at the intersection of Wilson Avenue and Arlington Cemetery on Wilson Avenue. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 1 Wilson Avenue, Fort Myer VA 22211, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in the Washington Metropolitan Area

and in Northern Virginia.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

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the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, 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 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: U.S. War Correspondent (a few steps from this marker); American Special Operations Forces (within shouting distance of this marker); Vietnamese Rangers and Their American Ranger Advisors (within shouting distance of this marker); Landing Craft Support Ships (within shouting distance of this marker); Korean War Contemplative Bench (within shouting distance of this marker); Merrill's Marauders (within shouting distance of this marker); Canadian Cross of Sacrifice (within shouting distance of this marker); U. S. Army Reserves (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Arlington.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 27, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 273 times since then and 12 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on July 27, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.