Decatur in Morgan County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Gold Star Families Memorial Monument
Photographed by Sandra Hughes Tidwell, December 20, 2023
1. Gold Star Families Memorial Monument Marker
The Homeland panel depicts images representing Decatur-Morgan County, Alabama which is home to many Gold Star families, it is our people, it is our family, it is our freedom. Images such as the Old State Bank Museum, which was built in 1833 and was one of only four buildings that survived the Civil War in Decatur, and the L&N Railroad Depot Museum which the railroad has been a huge asset to our community and the Tennessee River Bridge along where many ships were built during WWII.
The Family panel represents the uniquely brave spirit of our military families who provide support to their Loved Ones serving in our Armed Forces of the United States of America.
The Patriot panel shows the raising of the American Flag on Iwo Jima, which symbolizes those who vigorously support and defend our great Nation through selfless service in our Armed Forces.
The Sacrifice panel represents the sacrifices made by our Gold Star Families by the loss of their Loved ones while in service to our country.
The silhouette of the saluting service member represents the Legacy of those who have paid the
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Erected by Decatur-Morgan County, Alabama, Vets like US and the Woody Williams Foundation.
Topics and series. This monument and memorial is listed in these topic lists: War, US Civil • War, World II. In addition, it is included in the Gold Star Families series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1833.
Location. 34° 36.809′ N, 86° 58.955′ W. Monument is in Decatur, Alabama, in Morgan County. It is at the intersection of Wilson Street NE (Alabama Route 20) and Canal Street NE, on the left when traveling north on Wilson Street NE. The actual marker is lying on the ground under the flags. Touch for map. Monument is in this post office area: Decatur AL 35601, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial monument is in North Alabama. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, in Appalachia, and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the original Cherokee Nation, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, 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: Battle of Decatur (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hoods Middle Tennessee Campaign and The Battle for Decatur (about 300 feet away); Decatur and The Civil War in North Alabama (about 400 feet away); Old State Bank Building (about 400 feet away); Rising Sun Lodge No. 29 (about 400 feet away); Old Decatur Historic District / Old State Bank (about 400 feet away); To Commemorate the Passage of The Olympic Torch
Photographed by Sandra Hughes Tidwell, December 20, 2023
2. Gold Star Families Memorial Monument - Front
Also see . . . The Gold Star Families Memorial Monument. Woody Williams Foundation website homepage (Submitted on June 11, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
Photographed by Sandra Hughes Tidwell, December 20, 2023
3. Gold Star Families Memorial Monument - Back
Credits. This page was last revised on December 6, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 20, 2023, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. This page has been viewed 529 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 20, 2023, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
