Charleston in Kanawha County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

West Virginia's Female Veteran

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 31, 2021

1. West Virginia's Female Veteran Marker

Inscription. With gratitude from a grateful state, this statue is dedicated to West Virginia's female veterans for their dedication and selfless service in the Armed Forces of the United States of America. We, the people of this state and this country, owe a tremendous debt of gratitude to female veterans both in our home state and across our great nation. Female veterans are a shining example of courage and patriotism, demonstrating an unwavering passion, honor and commitment to their oath, the nation and her people. This statue is a reminder that freedom is born from sacrifice and it stands as a testament in honor of the strength of female veterans.

Erected 2011 by State of West Virginia.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Military • Patriots & Patriotism • Women.

Location. 38° 20.303′ N, 81° 36.756′ W. Memorial is in Charleston, West Virginia, in Kanawha County. It can be reached from the intersection of Greenbrier Street (U.S. 60) and Washington Street North (U.S. 60), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this

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postal address: 1900 Kanawha Blvd E, Charleston WV 25305, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Southern Appalachia. 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Gold Star Families Memorial Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); West Virginia Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); West Virginia 20th Century Congressional Medal of Honor Awards (within shouting distance of this marker); "The West Virginia Coal Miner" (within shouting distance of this marker); 1st Marine Division United States Marine Corps (within shouting distance of this marker); Semper Fidelis (within shouting distance of this marker); Booker Taliaferro Washington (within shouting distance of this marker); 1819 - 1853 (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line).

Photographed by Craig Doda, June 25, 2023

2. West Virginia's Female Veteran Marker

Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charleston.

Photographed by Craig Doda, June 25, 2023

3. West Virginia's Female Veteran Marker

Photographed by Craig Doda, June 25, 2023

4. West Virginia's Female Veteran Marker

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 31, 2021

5. West Virginia's Female Veteran Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 5, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 375 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 5, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 3, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 5. submitted on August 5, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.