Capitol Hill in Tallahassee in Leon County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
St. Johns County
Florida World War II Memorial
Photographed by Brandon D Cross, November 13, 2022
1. St. Johns County Marker
Approximately 74 American service members
from Saint Johns County
were killed in various battles throughout the world
during World War II.
It was a staggering loss, to a small town
and the surrounding agricultural community.
It was our countrys greatest and most painful contribution
to the war effort.
The citizens of Saint Johns County
proudly served our country,
whether in battle or support,
and will continue to honor
this great nations military service veterans
of World War II.
Erected 2005 by The State of Florida.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II.
Location. 30° 26.262′ N, 84° 17.075′ W. Memorial is in Tallahassee, Florida, in Leon County. It is in Capitol Hill. It is on South Bronough Street 0.1 miles south of West Pensacola Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Marker located in front of the R. A. Gray Building. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 500 S Bronough Street, Tallahassee FL 32399, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in North Florida. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Deep South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, 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: Polk County (here, next to this marker); Santa Rosa County
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Also see . . . State of Florida Veterans Memorials. (Submitted on November 21, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
Photographed by Brandon D Cross, November 13, 2022
2. St. Johns County Marker (left)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 21, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 526 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 21, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
