Nitro in Kanawha County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Nitro War Memorial
Dedicated May 30, 1981
| | City of Nitro | |
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.
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.
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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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. Memorial is in Nitro, West Virginia, in Kanawha County. It is at the intersection of 20th Street and 2nd Avenue, on the right when traveling west on 20th Street. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 2009 20th St, Nitro WV 25143, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in Greater Charleston Area. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, in Appalachia, and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture.
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
Photographed by J. J. Prats, October 8, 2023
2. Nitro War Memorial
Photographed by J. J. Prats, October 8, 2023
3. Nitro War Memorial
Photographed by J. J. Prats, October 8, 2023
4. Nitro War Memorial
Photographed by J. J. Prats, October 8, 2023
5. Nitro War Memorial
Photographed by J. J. Prats, October 8, 2023
6. Nitro War Memorial
Photographed by J. J. Prats, October 8, 2023
7. Nitro War Memorial
Photographed by J. J. Prats, October 8, 2023
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 613 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on October 16, 2023, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.
