Riverfront in Wilmington in New Hanover County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Wilmington & New Hanover County War Memorial

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 15, 2023

1. Wilmington & New Hanover County War Memorial
(west panel)

Inscription.
[west panel]This plaque is dedicated by
the Citizens of Wilmington
to
The Men and Women
Who Served this Nation

in the
Korean Conflict (1950-1953)
and the
Vietnam Conflict (1964-1973)

May we remember always
their unselfish and heroic dedication
to their country

[east panel]Dedicated by the
New Hanover County Veterans Council
in eternal remembrance of

Our Lost Heroes
Our Comrades in Arms
Declared Missing in Action
in America’s Wars

Erected by The Citizens of Wilmington; and the New Hanover County Veterans Council.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, Korean • War, Vietnam.

Location. 34° 14.213′ N, 77° 56.763′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, North Carolina, in New Hanover County. It is in Riverfront. Memorial is at the intersection of North 3rd Street and Princess Street, on the right when traveling north on North 3rd Street. Memorial is located near the southwest corner of the Wilmington City Hall building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 102 North 3rd Street, Wilmington NC 28401, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance

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of this marker. Thalian Hall (a few steps from this marker); Replica of the Statue of Liberty (a few steps from this marker); Freedom Flame (a few steps from this marker); President William H. Taft (a few steps from this marker); U.S.S. Maine Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Colonel James Innes (a few steps from this marker); Wilmington City Hall (a few steps from this marker); StarNews Media Time Capsule (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.

More about this memorial. Memorial comprises two panels, one on either side of the flagpole.

Wilmington & New Hanover County War Memorial<br>(<i>east panel</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 15, 2023

2. Wilmington & New Hanover County War Memorial
(east panel)

Wilmington & New Hanover County War Memorial image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 15, 2023

3. Wilmington & New Hanover County War Memorial

(looking northeast • Wilmington City Hall in background)

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 15, 2023

4. Wilmington & New Hanover County War Memorial

(looking northwest • North 3rd Street in background)

Credits. This page was last revised on June 23, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 22, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 93 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 23, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.