Montrose near Glendale in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Montrose Vietnam War Memorial
In Memorium
We the people of the Crescenta-Canada Valley, dedicate this plaque in solemn tribute to the service men who have given their lives in the defense of freedom in South Vietnam. May they rest in peace. May their sacrifice not be in vain.
June 14, 1968
Erected 1968 by the people of the Crescenta-Canada Valley.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, Vietnam.
Location. 34° 12.338′ N, 118° 13.694′ W. Memorial is near Glendale, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Montrose. It is at the intersection of Honolulu Avenue and Ocean View Boulevard, on the right when traveling west on Honolulu Avenue. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 2301 Honolulu Ave, Montrose CA 91020, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in Greater Los Angeles and in the Transverse Ranges. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: National Flag Week (here, next to this marker); The Crescenta-Caρada Valley (here, next to this marker); Vietnam War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Street Lamps (a few steps from this marker); Baskin-Robbins (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); City Hall Coffee Shop (about 300 feet away); Zwicks Plaza (about 400 feet away); Shopping Bag (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Glendale.
More about this memorial. This was the first Vietnam memorial in the country.
Additional keywords. Vietnam Memorial
Credits. This page was last revised on February 15, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 15, 2023. This page has been viewed 568 times since then and 54 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 15, 2023. 3. submitted on March 15, 2023, by John Dramin of Montrose, California. 4. submitted on August 24, 2025, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.



