Roanoke Rapids in Halifax County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Lest We Forget
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, October 5, 2021
1. Lest We Forget Marker
Dedicated to the lasting memory of all who served our country in the time of war
Let our object be our country, our whole country and nothing but our country, and by the blessing of God, may our country be always a vast and splendid monument. A land of wisdom, peace, and liberty, upon which the world may gaze with admiration forever.
Erected 1988 by Halifax-Northampton County Veterans Council.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Military.
Location. 36° 27.658′ N, 77° 39.301′ W. Marker is in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, in Halifax County. Memorial is at the intersection of Roanoke Avenue (State Highway 48) and West 7th Street, on the left when traveling north on Roanoke Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 9 W 7th St, Roanoke Rapids NC 27870, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Veterans Memorial (here, next to this marker); Korea/Vietnam (a few steps from this marker); Afghanistan & Iraq Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Roanoke Rapids High School (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Akers (Central) School (approx. 0.3 miles away); Akers Park
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Photographed By Brandon D Cross, October 5, 2021
2. Lest We Forget Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 26, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 23, 2021, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 98 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 23, 2021, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
