West Freemason in Norfolk, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Douglas MacArthur

General, U.S. Army

— Norfolk Trail of Honor —

Douglas MacArthur Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, January 18, 2022

1. Douglas MacArthur Marker

Inscription. Douglas MacArthur was the son of Civil War Medal of Honor recipient, Arthur MacArthur and Mary Hardy MacArthur of Norfolk. As Commanding General of the U.S. Army Forces in the Far East, General MacArthur demonstrated conspicuous leadership in preparing the Philippine Islands to resist conquest by demonstrating gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty in action against invading Japanese forces and for heroic conduct of Defensive and Offensive operations on the Bataan Peninsula. His utter disregard of personal danger and calm judgment inspired his forces, and galvanized the spirit of resistance of the Filipino people, and confirmed the faith of the American people in their Armed Forces.

Erected 2015 by City of Norfolk.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military. In addition, it is included in the Medal of Honor Recipients series list.

Location. 36° 50.934′ N, 76° 17.671′ W. Marker is in Norfolk, Virginia. It is in West Freemason. It can be reached from the intersection of Brooke Avenue and Harbour Street, on the

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left when traveling west. The marker stands just north of Wisconsin Square and south of the Pagoda and Oriental Garden. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 305 Brooke Ave, Norfolk VA 23510, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Virginia’s Hampton Roads,

specifically in Coastal Virginia,

and in the Hampton Roads Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in the Tidewater,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. 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 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Jacklyn “Jack” H. Lucas (here, next to this marker); David D. Barrow and George W. Bright (here, next to this marker); Humbert R. Versace (here, next to this marker); Thomas Boyne (here, next to this marker);

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, January 18, 2022

2. Douglas MacArthur Marker

William A. Jones (here, next to this marker); Benjamin F. Stewart (here, next to this marker); William Henry Barnes (here, next to this marker); USS Norfolk Bell (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Norfolk.

Also see . . .
1. Douglas MacArthur Medal of Honor recipient. (Submitted on February 2, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
2. Norfolk Trail of Honor. (Submitted on February 2, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Douglas MacArthur Statue image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Evan Dwyer, December 21, 2024

3. Douglas MacArthur Statue

Norfolk's old City Hall was converted into a memorial and tomb for General MacArthur about four blocks east of Wisconsin Square. This sculpture of MacArthur stands in its courtyard.

Douglas MacArthur's Tombstone image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Evan Dwyer, December 21, 2024

4. Douglas MacArthur's Tombstone

In the floor of the central atrium of Old City Hall, converted to the Douglas MacArthur Memorial.

Gen. MacArthur's Medal of Honor image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Evan Dwyer, December 21, 2024

5. Gen. MacArthur's Medal of Honor

At the MacArthur Memorial, the last chamber of the circular exhibit to the General's life and career contains two cases of his medals. This particular case has his Medal of Honor at the center of it, just beneath the citation paper at center top.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 9, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 2, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 276 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 2, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 25, 2026, by Evan Dwyer of Richmond, Virginia. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.