Millington in Shelby County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Millington Centennial and Veterans Monument
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 18, 2020
1. Millington Centennial and Veterans Monument
(South face)
As we, the citizens of the City of Millington, celebrate our Centennial, we believe that it is most appropriate to offer fervent thanks and humble appreciation to those of our area who have served in our Armed Forces. Without their sacrifices and diligence in safeguarding our country we would not be able to live the American dream. George R. Harvell, Jr. Mayor April 3, 2003
(East face)
The price of freedom is eternal vigilance. Thomas Jefferson
(North face)
Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country. John F. Kennedy
(West face)
We will not waver. We will not tire. We will not falter, And we will not fail. Peace and freedom will prevail. George W. Bush
Erected 2003 by The City of Millington, Tennessee.
Topics and series. This monument and memorial is listed in this topic list: Military. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #03 Thomas Jefferson, and the Former U.S. Presidents: #35 John F. Kennedy series lists.
Location. 35° 20.146′ N, 89° 53.124′ W. Monument is in Millington, Tennessee,
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Regionally, this memorial monument is in West Tennessee and in Greater Memphis. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, in the Upper South, in the Mississippi Delta, and in the Great River Road Region. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once 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 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Millington Central High School (approx. 0.9 miles away); Millington, Tennessee / Park Field (approx. one mile away); Big Creek Baptist Church (approx. 1.7 miles away); Kerrville Presbyterian Church (approx. 3.3 miles away); Sigler Cemetery (approx. 5.2
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 18, 2020
2. Millington Centennial and Veterans Monument
Closeup of east face.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Armstrong Field (was approx. 6.2 miles away but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 18, 2020
3. Millington Centennial and Veterans Monument
Closeup of north face.
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 18, 2020
4. Millington Centennial and Veterans Monument
Closeup of west face.
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 18, 2020
5. Millington Centennial and Veterans Monument
Credits. This page was last revised on April 20, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 19, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 489 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on April 19, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
