Danville, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

The Danville/Pittsylvania County Veterans Memorial

Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, November 8, 2024

1. The Danville/ Pittsylvania County Veterans Memorial Marker

Inscription. This memorial wall honors the veterans of Danville and Pittsylvania County, Virginia, who gave their lives in the defense of our nation in all of is conflicts from the American Revolutionary War to its current engagements. The names inscribed on its black granite stand as a testament to their valor, devotion, and ultimate sacrifice for the freedom of our country.

The circular brick walkway honors all veterans from near and far for their unselfish military service throughout our nation’s history.

The flags represent the United States of America, the Commonwealth of Virginia, and our Prisoners of War and the Missing in Action who never returned home. The benches are provided by those who recognize and honor the sacrifices of our veterans. They provide a place for rest, contemplation, reflection, and hope.

Erected 2005 by City of Danville and Pittsylvania County.

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Military.

Location. 36° 34.487′ N, 79° 22.348′ W. Memorial is in Danville, Virginia. It is on River Park Drive half a mile west of Danville Expressway (U.S. 29), on the left when traveling west. Located in Dan Daniel Memorial Park. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 308 River Park Drive, Danville VA 24540, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in Southside Virginia

and specifically in Central Virginia.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper 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 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.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The American Revolutionary War (here, next to this marker); The War of 1812 (here, next to this marker); The Mexican War (a few steps from this marker); The American Civil War (a few steps from this marker); The Spanish-American War (a few steps from this marker); World War I (a few steps from this marker); World War II (a few steps from this marker); Staff Sergeant Archer T. Gammon (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Danville.

The Danville/ Pittsylvania County Veterans Memorial image. Click for full size.

Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, November 8, 2024

2. The Danville/ Pittsylvania County Veterans Memorial

Credits. This page was last revised on March 20, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 22, 2025, by C. Ryan Dodson of Danville, Virginia. This page has been viewed 119 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 22, 2025, by C. Ryan Dodson of Danville, Virginia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.