Emmetsburg in Palo Alto County, Iowa — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Palo Alto County Veterans Memorial
Our Service Men and Women have experienced hardships few will ever endure, confronted challenges and prevailed when the odds were stacked against them.
May this memorial be a constant reminder of the personal sacrifice and patriotic service given by the Military Men and Women of Palo Alto County.
In honor of those…
who served
In tribute to those…
who perished
In gratitude to those…
now serving
Designed & constructed
2006
Donald Wichman
Ronald Hersom
Gary Leonard
Ron Mullen
Erected 2006.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Patriots & Patriotism.
Location. 43° 6.49′ N, 94° 40.709′ W. Marker is in Emmetsburg, Iowa, in Palo Alto County. Memorial is on Broadway Street (State Highway 4) 0.1 miles south of 12th Street, on the left when traveling south. The memorial is located in the Veterans Memorial Park on the south side of the railroad tracks. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Emmetsburg IA 50536, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Milwaukee Depot (a few steps from this marker); Paddy Horan Solberg (approx. 0.2 miles away); Robert Emmet (approx. 0.2 miles away); Dragoon Trail Historical Site Marker No. 11 (approx. one mile away); Site of Original Town of Emmetsburg (approx. 1.6 miles away).
Credits. This page was last revised on December 27, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 27, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 56 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on December 27, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.