Eatonton in Putnam County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Veterans of Putnam County
Photographed by Mark Parker, December 27, 2024
1. Veterans of Putnam County Marker, Side One
Dedicated to all veterans of Putnam County to the honor and glory of those who bravely served to keep our country a land of freedom
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Erected by the veteran organizations and supporters
Erected 1985 by Veteran organizations and supporters.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Military.
Location. 33° 19.534′ N, 83° 23.537′ W. Memorial is in Eatonton, Georgia, in Putnam County. It can be reached from the intersection of West Marion Street (Georgia Route 16) and North Lafayette Street, on the right when traveling west. The monument is a part of the Putnam County Veterans Wall of Fame Park. It is displayed to the right of the centerpiece wall. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 304 W Marion St, Eatonton GA 31024, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in Georgia’s Antebellum Trail and in the 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Veterans Memorial Park (a few steps from this marker); Birthplace of Joel Chandler Harris (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Birthplace of Joel Chandler Harris (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Site of John C. Mason's Dwelling House (about 800 feet away); The Bronson House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Putnam County Confederate Monument (approx. 0.2 miles away); Putnam County Court House (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Stoneman Raid (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Eatonton.
Photographed by Mark Parker, December 27, 2024
2. Veterans of Putnam County Marker, Side Two
Photographed by Mark Parker, December 27, 2024
3. Putnam County Veterans Wall of Honor. The subject monument is to the right
Photographed by Mark Parker, December 27, 2024
4. North side of the Putnam County Wall of Honor
Names of those who served are etched on individual bricks. Monument is in the far corner
Credits. This page was last revised on January 6, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 3, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 179 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 3, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
