Nitro in Kanawha County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

Nitro War Memorial

Dedicated May 30, 1981

— City of Nitro —

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Photographed By J. J. Prats, October 8, 2023

1. Nitro War Memorial

It is at the main entrance to Nitro City Hall and the “A Living Memorial to World War I” Museum

The memorial is a fountain on a six-sided stone pedestal with six bronze plaques. A seventh plaque on a small, low, angled stone base announces its title and dedication date.

Inscription.
World War II Veterans. This plaque is presented in dedication and honor to the men and women of Nitro, WV who served in the Armed Forces of the United States during the period 7 December 1941 – 31 December 1946 from the citizens of a grateful city.

World War II Memorial. Harmon, Harvey L. • Hendel, Charles H. • Sibley, Robert L., Jr. • Smith, Maurlin R. • Staton, Robert M. • Thudium, Harry N. • Walker, Daniel E.

Korean War Memorial. Marshall, James E. • Merkett, Eugene • Osborne, R. Arlan • This plaque is presented in dedication and honor to the men and women of Nitro, WV who served in the Armed Forces of the United States during the Korean War, during the period 27 June 1950 – 31 January 1955, from the citizens of a grateful city.

Vietnam War Veterans. This plaque is presented in dedication and honor to the men and women of Nitro, WV who served in the Armed Forces of the United States during the period 5 April 1964 – 7 May 1975 from the citizens of a grateful city.

Vietnam War Memorial. Crites, Richard R. • Dawson, Danny L. • Harrison, Randolph M. • Haverland,

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Mark J. • Hoffman, Charles D. • Moore, Stephen A. • Sublett, Garry L. • Taylor, James L. • Walters, William P. • Estep, Earl B.

Craig Wears Memorial. James Craig Wears, 1948 – 1967 • He, along with other friends and comrades, has made the supreme sacrifice in Vietnam to preserve freedom for others.

Erected 1981.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: War, Korean • War, Vietnam • War, World II.

Location. 38° 25.281′ N, 81° 50.464′ W. Marker is in Nitro, West Virginia, in Kanawha County. Memorial is at the intersection of 20th Street and 2nd Avenue, on the right when traveling west on 20th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2009 20th St, Nitro WV 25143, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Military Survey / Nitro (a few steps from this marker); Co. B 142nd Infantry 36th Division (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Co. B 142nd Infantry 36th Division (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Co. B 142nd Infantry 36th Division

Photographed By J. J. Prats, October 8, 2023

2. Nitro War Memorial

(within shouting distance of this marker); Nitro: WWI “Boom Town” (within shouting distance of this marker); Larry Barnett (within shouting distance of this marker); Lou Burdette (within shouting distance of this marker); Kathy Mattea (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nitro.

Photographed By J. J. Prats, October 8, 2023

3. Nitro War Memorial

Photographed By J. J. Prats, October 8, 2023

4. Nitro War Memorial

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5. Nitro War Memorial

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6. Nitro War Memorial

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7. Nitro War Memorial

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8. Nitro War Memorial

Credits. This page was last revised on October 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 16, 2023, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 58 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on October 16, 2023, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.