Perry in Taylor County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Korean War

“Forgotten War”

— Taylor County Veterans Memorial Park —

Korean War Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, July 30, 2023

1. Korean War Marker

Inscription. The “Forgotten War” is what the Korean War of 1950 through 1953 has been deemed, for many, it was a war that does not bring anything to memory. But for those who fought in it, and the family members who had loved one who fought and died, it has many vivid memories that only the horrors of war can bring. A total of 5,720,000 Americans served in this war. It was a war where 21 countries joined together to defend the people of South Korea from Annihilation and the tyranny of the Soviet backed army of communist North Korea and Red China.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • War, Korean.

Location. 30° 7.434′ N, 83° 34.886′ W. Marker is in Perry, Florida, in Taylor County. Memorial can be reached from the intersection of North Jefferson Street (U.S. 221) and West Cherry Street, on the right when traveling north. Marker located within the Taylor County Veterans Memorial Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Perry FL 32347, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Korean War (here, next to this marker); Vietnam Veterans (a few steps from this marker); Vietnam War (a few steps from this marker); Vietnam (a few steps from this

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marker); “Liberation of Kuwait” (a few steps from this marker); Operation Enduring Freedom (a few steps from this marker); War on Terror (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named War on Terror (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Perry.

Also see . . .
1. Korean War. (Submitted on August 4, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
2. Veterans Memorial Park. (Submitted on August 4, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, July 30, 2023

2. Korean War Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 4, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 47 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 4, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.