Runge in Karnes County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Veterans of Foreign Wars Memorial
Photographed by James Hulse, May 31, 2021
1. Veterans of Foreign Wars Memorial
of the Defenders
of our Nation who Served
and Fought in the Wars
to Preserve our Freedom
and Democracy.
Erected by V.F.W. Post 9189.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: War, World I • War, World II.
Location. 28° 53.146′ N, 97° 42.824′ W. Memorial is in Runge, Texas, in Karnes County. It is at the intersection of Helena Street (Farm to Market Road 81) and West Guadalupe Street, on the right when traveling south on Helena Street. The memorial is located in the southeast corner of the City Park. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Runge TX 78151, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in South Texas. It is also in the American South. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, and one of the Confederate States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Runge, Texas (a few steps from this marker); Runge Bandstand (within shouting distance of this marker); Sociedad Cementerio Union Mexicana Cemetery (approx. 6.2 miles away); Nordheim Shooting Club (approx. 6½ miles away); Jubilee Park Pavilion (approx. 6.6 miles away); Cabeza (approx. 6.6 miles away); Pilot Knob (approx. 6.7 miles away); Home of John Ruckman (approx. 7.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Runge.
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Photographed by James Hulse, May 31, 2021
2. Veterans of Foreign Wars Memorial
Photographed by James Hulse, May 31, 2021
3. Veterans of Foreign Wars Memorial
Credits. This page was last revised on June 3, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 3, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 269 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 3, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
