Port St. Lucie in St. Lucie County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

United States Army

— Veterans Memorial Park — Port St. Lucie, Florida —

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, June 26, 2022

1. United States Army Marker

Inscription. On June 14, 1775, the Second Continental Congress, in session in Philadelphia, voted to organize, direct and supply a military effort to raise 10 companies of riflemen from Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia to fight the British. On June 15, 1775, Congress appointed George Washington Commander in Chief of the Continental Army and appointed 4 Major General Officers and 8 Brigadier General Officers with staff. A pay scale and standard ration was established and the Articles of War were adopted to govern the military. To ensure civilian control of the military, the Board of War and Ordinance was established in April 1776. Of the Army, Washington said, “Discipline is the soul of an army, it makes small numbers formable: procures success to the weak and esteem to all.”

Erected by Veterans Memorial Park.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Military • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical date for this entry is June 14, 1775.

Location. 27° 16.657′ N, 80° 19.133′ W. Marker is in Port St. Lucie, Florida, in St. Lucie County. Memorial can be reached from SE Veterans Memorial Parkway, 0.2 miles north of Seafury Lane, on the left when traveling north. Located within Veterans Memorial Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this

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postal address: 2100 SE Veterans Memorial Pkwy, Port Saint Lucie FL 34952, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. United States Air Force (here, next to this marker); United States Coast Guard (here, next to this marker); U.S. Navy (here, next to this marker); United States Marine Corps (here, next to this marker); Combat Wounded Veterans (a few steps from this marker); Military Order of the Purple Heart (a few steps from this marker); American Revolution (a few steps from this marker); Korea Defense Service Memorial (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Port St. Lucie.

Also see . . .
1. The History and Roles of the US Army. (Submitted on June 27, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
2. Veterans Memorial Park. (Submitted on June 27, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, June 26, 2022

2. United States Army Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 9, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 27, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 176 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 27, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.