Near Neillsville in Clark County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Kilroy Was Here

Photographed by Keith L, May 3, 2009

1. Kilroy Was Here Marker

west side

Inscription. During World War II this was a symbol for the American serviceman. Any place in the world where one of them went he would see it. It was found in restrooms, on trucks, tanks, ships, bombed out walls, and almost any place it could be painted, penned, scratched, or chalked. Even during an invasion or battle, someone would leave this symbol where those following would see it. It was a symbol of courage, pride, encouragement, and very definitely a morale booster. That is why it was selected to represent all the service personnel who served in World War II all around the world. This is a loving memorial embracing all who served during the World War II years from 1940 through 1945.

Erected 1993.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Military • War, World II. A significant historical year for this entry is 1940.

Location. 44° 33.922′ N, 90° 40.03′ W. Marker is near Neillsville, Wisconsin, in Clark County. It can be reached from Ridge Road 0.4 miles west of Clark Avenue. Marker is at The Highground – Wisconsin Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: W7031 Ridge Road, Neillsville WI 54456, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest,

on the Great Lakes,

and in the Corn Belt.

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

and also the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured

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as the crow flies: Women Airforce Service Pilots Monument (here, next to this marker); The Korean War Tribute (within shouting distance of this marker); Women Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); National Native American Vietnam Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Fragments (within shouting distance of this marker); Clark County Moraines (approx. 0.4 miles away); The White Pine in Neillsville History (approx. 3.1 miles away); Neillsville Post Office (approx. 3½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Neillsville.

More about this marker. Originally a memorial to Vietnam War veterans, The Highground now includes memorials to veterans of other wars.

Photographed by Keith L, July 21, 2008

2. Kilroy Was Here Marker

World War II Globe

In Memory of All Who Served in World War II image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Keith L, October 25, 2010

3. In Memory of All Who Served in World War II

south side

Photographed by K. Linzmeier, June 12, 2014

4. In Memory of All Who Served in World War II

south side

Pacific Theater image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Keith L, October 25, 2010

5. Pacific Theater

north side

Photographed by K. Linzmeier, June 12, 2014

6. Pacific Theater

north side

European Theater image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Keith L, October 25, 2010

7. European Theater

east side

Photographed by K. Linzmeier, June 12, 2014

8. European Theater

east side

World War II Globe image. Click for full size.

Photographed by K. Linzmeier, June 12, 2014

9. World War II Globe

Nearby Gold Star Tribute image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Keith L, July 21, 2008

10. Nearby Gold Star Tribute

Nearby Mourning Dove Effigy Mound image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Keith L, July 21, 2008

11. Nearby Mourning Dove Effigy Mound

Credits. This page was last revised on October 14, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 4, 2009, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 2,309 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 4, 2009, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. 3. submitted on December 3, 2010, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. 4. submitted on November 7, 2014, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. 5. submitted on December 3, 2010, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. 6. submitted on November 7, 2014, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. 7. submitted on December 3, 2010, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. 8, 9. submitted on November 7, 2014, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. 10, 11. submitted on May 4, 2009, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.