Carbondale in Jackson County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Korean War

Photographed by Jason Voigt, November 26, 2020

1. Korean War Marker

Inscription. On June 25, 1950 North Korean Armed Forces invaded South Korea. To contain Communist aggression, President Harry Truman ordered American forces to defend South Korea. The UN called on all member nations to help repel the invaders. Fifteen responded, but the US provided most of the troops for the UN command. UN forces stopped the invasion at the Pusan Perimeter and launched a counterattack and amphibious landing at Inchon. They pushed deep into North Korea halting at the Yalu River, the border with Communist China. Major units of the Chinese army crossed the Yalu and entered the war. They drove UN forces back to the 38th Parallel where the war stabilized. Armistice was signed on July 27, 1953. US losses: 33, 629 KIA, 7,140 POW, and 8,200 MIA.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, Korean. A significant historical date for this entry is June 25, 1950.

Location. 37° 43.63′ N, 89° 12.934′ W. Marker is in Carbondale, Illinois, in Jackson County. It can be reached from the intersection of South Washington Street and East Main Street (Illinois Route 13). Marker is located at Veterans Memorial Plaza. Touch for map.

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Marker is at or near this postal address: 8701 S Washington St, Carbondale IL 62901, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southern Illinois — Little Egypt

and in Shawnee Hills.

It is also in the American Midwest,

in the Corn Belt,

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

and also the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Vietnam War (here, next to this marker); World War II (here, next to this marker); Iraq Wars (here, next to this marker); World War I (here, next to this marker); Station #2 (a few steps from this marker); Station #3 (within shouting distance of this marker); Station #4 (within shouting distance of this marker); Station #1 (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Carbondale.

Photographed by Jason Voigt, November 26, 2020

2. Korean War Marker

Marker with other war-related markers at Veterans Memorial Plaza

Veterans Memorial Plaza image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jason Voigt, November 26, 2020

3. Veterans Memorial Plaza

As seen from the intersection of East Main and Washington Streets

Credits. This page was last revised on December 28, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 28, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 179 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 28, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.