Vinton in Benton County, Iowa — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Benton County World War II Veterans Memorial

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 28, 2021

1. Benton County World War II Veterans Memorial

Inscription. In memory of
all Benton County
veterans
who died during
WWII

Erected 1995.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, World II.

Location. 42° 10.075′ N, 92° 1.417′ W. Memorial is in Vinton, Iowa, in Benton County. It is on East 4th Street just east of 1st Avenue, on the left when traveling east. The marker is located directly in front of the Benton County Courthouse, at the base of the flagpole in front of the courthouse entrance. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 111 East 4th Street, Vinton IA 52349, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in Eastern Iowa. It is also in the American Midwest

and in the Corn Belt.

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

and also the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Benton County Courthouse (a few steps

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from this marker); Sweet Corn Day Festival (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Watson's Opera House (about 600 feet away); Iowa Canning Co. Seed House (about 600 feet away); Minne Estema Park (approx. 0.2 miles away); Flooding of the Cedar River (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Many Bridges Built to Cross the Cedar River (approx. 0.2 miles away); Moments in Time on the Cedar (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vinton.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 28, 2021

2. Benton County World War II Veterans Memorial

The Benton County Courthouse south entrance is in the background.

American Legion 50th and 75th Markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 28, 2021

3. American Legion 50th and 75th Markers

(also mounted on the Veterans Memorial)
1919 1969
50 years
for God and Country
The American Legion
Benton County
————
1919 1994
75 years

American Legion Centennial Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 28, 2021

4. American Legion Centennial Marker

(also mounted on the Veterans Memorial)
100 Years of Service
1919 2019
For God & Country
The American Legion

Legion Auxiliary
We honor the sacrifice of all veterans,
men & woman, past, present & future

The Benton County
American Legion
July 2019

Benton County Courthouse (<i>south/front elevation</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 28, 2021

5. Benton County Courthouse (south/front elevation)

The Benton County World War II Veterans Memorial is in the foreground.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 10, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 7, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 184 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on January 10, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.