Lexington, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Veterans' Memorial
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 8, 2021
1. Plaque at the entrance to the Veterans' Memorial
"For to live in hearts we leave behind is not to die"
They gave youth, mind, and body
Honoring all veterans of Korea
Honoring all veterans of Rockbridge County
For those who fought for freedom in World War II
We have before us the greatest task ever faced by any generation of men in the fight to preserve peace. Let us devote ourselves to a generous service to our fellow men just as these dead dedicated their lives to that service.
George C. Marshall
Memorial Day 1950
the brave men from
Rockbridge County, Virginia
who served so gallantly in war, 1861-1865
This memorial is dedicated in tribute to their sacrifices one hundred years later.
Operation Desert Storm
Erected
this page online
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Military.
Location. 37° 47.084′ N, 79° 26.527′ W. Memorial is in Lexington, Virginia. It is on South Main Street (Business U.S. 11) just south of East Washington Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 8 S Main St, Lexington VA 24450, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Upper South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, 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, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Samuel Zenas Ammen (a few steps from this marker); James Ward Wood (a few steps from this marker); William Clark (a few steps from this marker); Eagle Tavern (a few steps from this marker); Meriwether Lewis (a few steps from this marker); Wm. Nelson Pendleton (a few steps from this marker); Mel Greenburg (a few steps from this marker); Benjamin Borden, Sr. (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lexington.
Additional commentary.
1. Location of the Veterans' Memorial
Out of a quirk of Virginia's political geography, while the memorial is for veterans from Rockbridge County, the memorial is not in that county. Lexington, while the county seat, is a distinct entity as are all municipalities organized as cities in Virginia.
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 8, 2021
8. Afghanistan, Iraq and War on Terrorism Memorial
Credits. This page was last revised on September 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 9, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 342 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. submitted on May 9, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
