Westwood Village in Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
September 11, 2001
Photographed by Craig Baker, April 14, 2023
1. September 11 Marker
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Through blurred eyes we find the strength and courage to soar beyond the moment. We look to the future knowing we can never forget the past. God Bless America (Marker Number 731.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: 9/11 Attacks. In addition, it is included in the Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument, and the The Grand Army of the Republic series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is September 11, 2001.
Location. 34° 3.475′ N, 118° 26.486′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Westwood Village. It can be reached from Glendon Avenue south of Wilshire Boulevard. Located in Pierce Brothers Westwood Village Memorial Park & Mortuary. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1218 Glendon Ave, Los Angeles CA 90024, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in California’s 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: Courtyard Apartment Complex (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Courtyard Apartment Complex (approx. 0.2 miles away); Ralphs Market Building (approx. Ό mile away); Ornamental Streetlight (approx. 0.3 miles away); Janss Investment Company Building (approx. 0.3 miles away); Sarah Leonard Fine Jewelers
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More about this marker. In 2003, Westwood Village Memorial Park was designated Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument No. 731.
Photographed by Craig Baker, April 14, 2023
2. September 11 Marker
Photographed by Craig Baker, April 14, 2023
3. Marker on Obelisk behind flagpole
Erected by
the patriotic citizens
of Sawtelle
under the auspices of
Burnside Post No. 188, G.A.R.
and Burnside W.R.C. No. 105
Department California and Nevada
Photographed by Craig Baker, April 14, 2023
4. Jack Lemmon
One of many celebrities interred here. His gravestone reads like a title screen from a film: "JACK LEMMON in
"
Photographed by Craig Baker, April 14, 2023
5. Marilyn Monroe 1926-1962
Credits. This page was last revised on October 14, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 15, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 345 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on April 15, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
