Harrisonburg, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Veterans Memorial
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WWI Memorial
Photographed by Mark Parker, December 19, 2024
1. Veterans Memorial side of marker
W. W. II 1941-1945
Korean 1950-1953
Vietnam 1957-1973
Dedicated to those who served with honor for the freedom of America
1914-1918
November 11, 1928
In commemoration of those of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County who, during the World War, upheld the sacred traditions of self-sacrifice and devotion to country.
Erected 1928 by VFW Rion Bowman Post 632 Ladies Auxiliary.
Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: War, Korean • War, Vietnam • War, World I • War, World II. A significant historical date for this entry is November 11, 1928.
Location. 38° 26.631′ N, 78° 52.727′ W. Marker is in Harrisonburg, Virginia. It is at the intersection of South High Street (Virginia Route 42) and West Grace Street, on the right when traveling south on South High Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 401 S High St, Harrisonburg VA 22801, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker and memorial is in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Upper South. Globally,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Cannon (a few steps from this marker); Veterans Memorial (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); James Madison University (approx. 0.3 miles away); Rockingham County World War I Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); Harrisonburg-Rockingham World War I Liberty Monument (approx. 0.4 miles away); James Madison (approx. half a mile away); Confederate General Hospital (approx. half a mile away); From Home to Hospital (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Harrisonburg.
Photographed by Mark Parker, December 19, 2024
2. WWI Memorial side of marker
Photographed by Mark Parker, December 19, 2024
3. Full view of Veterans Memorial / WWI Memorial
Photographed by Mark Parker, December 19, 2024
4. Full view of Veterans Memorial / WWI Memorial at W. Grace St.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 22, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 16, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 127 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 16, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
