Laurens in Laurens County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Korean Conflict

The Forgotten War

— June 26, 1950 - July 27, 1953 —

Korean Conflict Marker - Detail image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brian Scott, September 27, 2008

1. Korean Conflict Marker - Detail

Inscription. To cherish liberty one need only remember how it was earned. Laurens County shall never forget their own who have served their country in war an peace.

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. Memorial is in Laurens, South Carolina, in Laurens County. It 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. Memorial is in this post office area: Laurens SC 29360, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in Upstate.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Deep South.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

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,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

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

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Laurens County Veterans Monument (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Rich Hill (approx. 0.2 miles away); First United Methodist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); American Legion Post 25 Veterans Monument (approx. ¼ 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.)

Korean Conflict Marker - Front image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brian Scott, September 27, 2008

2. Korean Conflict Marker - Front

The seals on the left are, from top to bottom: United States Army, United States Navy, United States Marine Corps, United States Air Force, United States Coast Guard.

Map of Korea on Reverse image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brian Scott, September 27, 2008

3. Map of Korea on Reverse

Korean Conflict Marker - Reverse image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brian Scott, September 27, 2008

4. Korean Conflict Marker - Reverse

The medals on the right are, from top to bottom: Korean Service Medal, Nstional Defense Medal, United Nations Medal for Service in Korea (Standard Issue).

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 1,276 times since then and 6 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.