Newport in Cocke County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Cocke County Veterans Monument
to the
men and women of Cocke County, Tennessee
who by serving as members of the armed forces
of the
United States of America
have helped
to uphold the principles of democracy
upon which this nation was founded
and
to defend the position of this country
as a leader
among all peoples who value freedom
Erected by The Business Women's Club of Newport.
Topics. This monument and memorial is listed in this topic list: Military.
Location. 35° 58.011′ N, 83° 11.069′ W. Marker is in Newport, Tennessee, in Cocke County. Memorial is on East Broadway Street (U.S. 25/70) west of Court Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Monument is in front of the Cocke County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 111 Court Ave, Newport TN 37821, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Cocke County War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); City Hall (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Kiffin Yates Rockwell (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Warford (approx. ¼ mile away); Swinging Bridge (approx. ¼ mile away); The Cross (approx. ¼ mile away); Governor Ben Walter Hooper (approx. 1.8 miles away); Jefferson County / Cocke County (approx. 5.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newport.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 22, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 22, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 122 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 22, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.