Monroe in Monroe County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

POW-MIA Chained Eagle

Photographed by Craig Doda, June 29, 2020

1. POW-MIA Chained Eagle Marker

Inscription. The chainsaw carved eagle above, carved by Vietnam veteran, Ken Schalau, was originally placed here in September 1997 the six foot wing spanned eagle, restrained by a chain, represents all POW/MIA's and their families who, even today, continue their endless quest for freedom, let us always remember their courage in the face of horrific circumstances.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • War, Vietnam. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1997.

Location. 41° 55.517′ N, 83° 22.033′ W. Marker is in Monroe, Michigan, in Monroe County. It is on N. Dixie Highway, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Monroe MI 48162, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Michigan

and in Greater Detroit.

It is also in the American Midwest

and on the Great Lakes.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Capt. Norman W. Heck Jr (here, next to this marker); Monroe County Vietnam Veterans Memorial Tree (here, next to this marker); M29 81mm Mortar (a few steps from this marker); Monroe County Vietnam Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Melvin C. Dye Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); "Sky Pilot" (within shouting distance of this marker); Vietnam P.O.W.'s and M.I.A's Memorial Tree

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(within shouting distance of this marker); British Victory at Frenchtown (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Monroe.

Photographed by Craig Doda, June 29, 2020

2. POW-MIA Chained Eagle Marker

Photographed by Craig Doda, June 29, 2020

3. POW-MIA Chained Eagle Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 26, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 25, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 409 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 25, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.