Laurens in Laurens County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Korean Conflict
The Forgotten War
— June 26, 1950 - July 27, 1953 —
Erected 1991 by Laurens County Citizens and Veterans Organizations.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Military • War, Korean.
Location. 34° 29.933′ N, 82° 0.852′ W. Marker is in Laurens, South Carolina, in Laurens County. Memorial is on East Main Street (U.S. 76), on the right when traveling west. Marker is located in the southeast corner of the court house square, near the intersection of Laurel and East Main Streets. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Laurens SC 29360, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 10 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Laurens County Confederate Monument (a few steps from this marker); Laurens County World Wars I & II Veterans Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Watts Mills' World War II Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Vietnam War (within shouting distance of this marker); Laurens County / Laurens Historic District (within shouting distance of this marker); Masonic Lodge #19 / Samuel Saxon (within shouting distance of this marker); Laurens County Veterans Monument (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); American Legion Post 25 Veterans Monument (approx. ¼ mile away); A.I. (Gus) Mason Bridge (approx. ¼ mile away); Watts-Todd-Dunklin House (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Laurens.
Also see . . .
1. Korean War. The Korean War refers to a period of military conflict between North Korean and South Korean regimes, with major hostilities lasting from June 25, 1950 until the armistice signed on July 27, 1953. (Submitted on October 4, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
2. The Korean War. Information compiled by Ed Evanhoe, Life Member: Special Forces and Special Operations Associations. (Submitted on October 4, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 9, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 4, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,099 times since then and 7 times this year. Last updated on May 1, 2009, by David Emerson Burns of Powder Springs, Ga.. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 4, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 3. submitted on December 23, 2010, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 4. submitted on October 4, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.