Terra Alta in Preston County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
In Memory of All American Veterans
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 12, 2020
1. In Memory Of All American Veterans Memorial
This memorial honors all American veterans who, although separated by generations, shared a common undeniable goal--to valiantly protect our country's freecoms.
The memories of these American veterans will continue to live on whenever and wherever democracy exists.
The American veteran--forever a symbol of heroism, sacrifice, loyalty and freedom.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Military.
Location. 39° 26.589′ N, 79° 32.514′ W. Memorial is in Terra Alta, West Virginia, in Preston County. It is on East State Avenue (West Virginia Route 7) just west of East High Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 406 E State Ave, Terra Alta WV 26764, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Vietnam War (here, next to this marker); Korean War (here, next to this marker); World War II (here, next to this marker); Gulf War (here, next to this marker); World War I (here, next to this marker); In Flander's Field by John McCrae / Buddy Poppy (a few steps from this marker); Everett Wayne "Budd" Sell (within shouting distance of this marker); Terra Alta Community Honor Roll (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Terra Alta.
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 12, 2020
2. In Memory Of All American Veterans Marker
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 12, 2020
3. Blue Star Memorial sign near to the display
Credits. This page was last revised on January 13, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 13, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 172 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 13, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
