Macon in Bibb County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Macon and Bibb County Veterans Memorial
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, November 12, 2023
1. Macon and Bibb County Veterans Memorial
Dedicated to the veterans of all wars from Macon and Bibb County on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the American Legion
March 15, 1969
Joseph N. Neel, Jr. Post No. 3 ∙ The American Legion
L.R. Underwood ∙ Post Commander ∙ Ronnie Thompson, Mayor
Macon Councilman Ed Defore recognized by American Legion Post 3 since 1971 as The Keeper of the Freedom Flame
Mr. Defoe wrote the resolution to fund the burning of the flame forever
Dedicated December 7, 2007
Rededicated June 14, 1993
Sam Darden, Post Commander ∙ Tommy C. Olmstead, Mayor
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Military.
Location. 32° 50.174′ N, 83° 37.923′ W. Memorial is in Macon, Georgia, in Bibb County. It is on Poplar Street east of DT Walton Sr. Way, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 718 Poplar St, Macon GA 31201, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in Georgia’s Piedmont. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Deep South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, 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, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Macon City Hall (a few steps from this marker); City Hall & Old Capitol (within shouting distance of this marker); Medal of Honor (within shouting distance of this marker); Rosa Louise Parks (within shouting distance of this marker);
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Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, November 12, 2023
2. Macon and Bibb County Veterans Memorial and Eternal Flame
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, November 12, 2023
3. Macon and Bibb County Veterans Memorial
The memorial is in front of the Macon City Hall.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 27, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 27, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 328 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 27, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
