Santa Maria in Santa Barbara County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
John Edward Smith Memorial
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, November 30, 2020
1. John Edward Smith Memorial
In honor of
John Edward Smith
1918-2005
Santa Maria Valley's most highly decorated veteran, a member of America's greatest generation who served his country above and beyond the call of duty during the Second World War
Erected 2006 by Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II.
Location. 34° 56.839′ N, 120° 26.033′ W. Memorial is in Santa Maria, California, in Santa Barbara County. It is on South McClelland Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 600 South McClelland Street, Santa Maria CA 93454, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is on California’s Central Coast, specifically on the Coast Ranges, and specifically in the Transverse Ranges. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Santa Maria Valley World War I Memorial (here, next to this marker); Santa Maria Valley Cold War Veterans Memorial (here, next to this marker); Santa Maria Valley Korean War Memorial (here, next to this marker); The American Woman Veteran (here, next to this marker); Santa Maria Valley World War II Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Santa Maria Valley Vietnam Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Vandenberg Air Force Base 30th Space Wing Memorial
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More about this memorial. This is one of several memorials in Veterans Plaza.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, November 30, 2020
2. John Edward Smith Memorial - wide view
The John Edward Smith Memorial is the second from the left.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 2, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 2, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 228 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 2, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
