Frederickburg in Gillespie County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Nimitzplatz
Photographed by Frederick Bothwell, October 3, 2021
1. Nimitzplatz Marker
Dedicated to the legacy of Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, U.S. Navy
Made possible by grants from City of Fredericksburg · Frost · County of Gillespie · Albert & Ethel Herzstein Charitable Foundation · The Eugene McDermott Foundation · John Nau, III Valero Energy Corporation
Dedicated February 7, 2014
Erected 2014.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • Patriots & Patriotism • War, World II.
Location. 30° 16.32′ N, 98° 52.054′ W. Memorial is in Frederickburg, Texas, in Gillespie County. It is on East Main Street (U.S. 87) 0 miles west of North Washington Street, on the right when traveling west. The marker is on the campus of the National Museum of the Pacific War, on the west side of the Nimitz Hotel, now the site of the Admiral Nimitz Gallery. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 340 East Main Street, Fredericksburg TX 78624, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in the Hill Country. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Early Life in Fredericksburg (here, next to this marker); No Fear of Hard Study (here, next to this marker); Selflessness (a few steps from this marker); Dedicated to all Those Who Served 3rd Marine Division during WWII (a few steps from this marker); "Mahler Triplets" (a few steps from this marker); Command Judgment (a few steps from this marker); Morale (a few steps from this marker); Legacy (a few steps from this marker).
Regarding Nimitzplatz. The Admiral Nimitz Gallery explores the life and career of Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz through interactive, multimedia exhibits and artifacts from his life and career.
Photographed by Frederick Bothwell, October 3, 2021
2. Nimitzplatz Marker and statue of Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz
Credits. This page was last revised on October 6, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 5, 2021, by Frederick Bothwell of Georgetown, Texas. This page has been viewed 717 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 5, 2021, by Frederick Bothwell of Georgetown, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
