Venice in Sarasota County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
The Supreme Sacrifice
Photographed by Brandon D Cross, February 27, 2020
1. The Supreme Sacrifice Marker
The Supreme Sacrifice In The
Service Of Their Country
Presented By
No-Vel Post 159 – American Legion
May 1954
Erected 1954 by No-Vel Post 159 – American Legion.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • Patriots & Patriotism.
Location. 27° 6.008′ N, 82° 26.796′ W. Memorial is in Venice, Florida, in Sarasota County. It is on W Venice Avenue just east of Nokomis Avenue N, on the left when traveling east. The marker is located in the southwest section of Centennial Park. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 200 W Venice Avenue, Venice FL 34285, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is on Florida’s Gulf Coast. It is also in the American South and on the Gulf Coast. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, 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: Ennes Arcade and Hotel Valencia 1926 (within shouting distance of this marker); Kentucky Military Institute (within shouting distance of this marker); San Marco Hotel (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Kentucky Military Institute (about 300 feet away); Venice (about 400 feet away); The Hotel Venice
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Photographed by Brandon D Cross, February 27, 2020
2. The Supreme Sacrifice Marker
Photographed by Brandon D Cross, February 27, 2020
3. Dedication plaque
The Original Will
Be Maintained In
Honored Dignity
Forever
Venice City Council
July 4, 1976
Photographed by Brandon D Cross, February 27, 2020
4. Centennial Park sign
Credits. This page was last revised on April 23, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 16, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 312 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 16, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
