Gunnison in Gunnison County, Colorado — The American Mountains (Southwest)
POW/MIA Memorial
POW/MIAs
who gave their freedom
so that we may enjoy ours
WWI - 4,500 WWII - 78,750
Korea - 8,137 Vietnam - 2, 266
Persian Gulf - 36
You are not forgotten
Dedicated Memorial Day 1999
Erected 1999 by Citizens of Gunnison County.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • Patriots & Patriotism • War, World I • War, World II.
Location. 38° 32.68′ N, 106° 55.166′ W. Marker is in Gunnison, Colorado, in Gunnison County. Memorial is at the intersection of Tomichi Avenue (U.S. 50) and Loveland Street, on the right when traveling west on Tomichi Avenue. Marker is in American Legion Memorial Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Gunnison CO 81230, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Vietnam War Memorial (here, next to this marker); Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Middle East [Desert Storm] War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); King Coal (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Two Great Trains (about 500 feet away); Ho For The Gunnison! (about 500 feet away); Gunnison Country (about 500 feet away); Rainbow Route Sign (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gunnison.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 24, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 24, 2020, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 85 times since then and 3 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 24, 2020, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.