Cumming in Forsyth County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States

Post 9143

— National Organization Est. 1899 —

Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, January 20, 2025

1. Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Marker

Inscription. The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) dates back to 1899 after veterans returned home from the Spanish-American War (1898) and the Philippine Insurrection (1899-1902). In 1914, in the spirit of comradeship and to secure benefits for veterans, several separate veteran societies merged to become the nation's first chartered veterans' service organization.
Today, the VFW national organization includes more than 5,750 posts worldwide, with approximately 1.5 million VFW and VFW Auxiliary members who support the VFW's Vision: "Ensure veterans are respected for their service, always receive their earned entitlements, and are recognized for the sacrifices they and their loved ones have made on behalf of this great country."
VFW Motto: "No One Does More For Veterans"

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military.

Location. 34° 13.071′ N, 84° 8.818′ W. Marker is in Cumming, Georgia, in Forsyth County. It can be reached from Vision Drive. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 450 Vision Dr, Cumming GA 30040, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s Piedmont

and in Metro Atlanta.

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 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 original Thirteen Colonies,

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: American Legion Post 307 (here, next to this marker); Korean War (here, next to this marker); Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 1030 (here,

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next to this marker); World War II (here, next to this marker); Vietnam War (a few steps from this marker); World War I (a few steps from this marker); American Civil War (a few steps from this marker); Gulf War (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cumming.

Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Marker (marker on the left) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, January 20, 2025

2. Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Marker (marker on the left)

Credits. This page was last revised on February 18, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 15, 2025, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 135 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 15, 2025, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.