Starke in Clay County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Korea, Vietnam, Desert Storm: (1950 forward)

Walk Through Time

— Camp Blanding Museum & Memorial Park —

Korea, Vietnam, Desert Storm: (1950 forward) Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, July 13, 2021

1. Korea, Vietnam, Desert Storm: (1950 forward) Marker

Inscription. With America’s armed forces completely integrated, the history of Black Floridian military service to this country cannot be separated from that of other citizens.

When the country called, citizens responded in varying degrees of fervor. Dedication to preservation of those ideals for which the United States of America stands does not change with racial affiliation.

Those Black Floridians who gave their time, their heart, and all too often, their lives are honored here. This panel merely highlights that cumulative service.

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Background photograph courtesy of United States National Archives

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • War, 1st Iraq & Desert Storm • War, Korean • War, Vietnam.

Location. 29° 58.77′ N, 81° 59.066′ W. Marker is in Starke, Florida, in Clay County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Florida Route 16 and Tallahassee Street, on the right when traveling east. Located within the Camp Blanding Museum & Memorial Park’s “Walk Through Time” exhibit. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5629 FL-16 W, Starke FL 32091, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. World War II (1941-1945) (here, next to this marker); Medal Of Honor

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(a few steps from this marker); First Muster At St. Augustine (1565) (a few steps from this marker); Albert Hazen Blanding (a few steps from this marker); World War I (1914-1918) (a few steps from this marker); Military Service Of Black Floridians 1565-1997 (a few steps from this marker); Assault On Fort Mose (1740) (a few steps from this marker); Colonel Harry M. Hatcher, Jr (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Starke.

Also see . . . Camp Blanding Museum & Memorial Park. (Submitted on August 3, 2021, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Additional keywords. Korea, Vietnam, Desert Storm: (1950 forward)

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, July 13, 2021

2. Korea, Vietnam, Desert Storm: (1950 forward) Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 4, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 3, 2021, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 120 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 3, 2021, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.