Near Floyd in Floyd County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Floyd County Veterans Memorial
Photographed by Mark Parker, May 7, 2025
1. Floyd County Veterans Memorial Marker, Side One
(front)
God Bless America
In memory & in honor of those who serve and protect our great country
(rear)
This monument is dedicated to the valiant people of Floyd County who's selfless patriotism and devotion to duty has contributed directly to preserving the freedom of this great country and stands in special tribute to those that made the ultimate sacrifice.
Erected 2008 by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7654, American Legion Post 127.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Military.
Location. 36° 54.525′ N, 80° 20.029′ W. Memorial is near Floyd, Virginia, in Floyd County. It is at the intersection of Floyd Highway South (U.S. 221) and Chestnut Springs Road NW, on the right when traveling north on Floyd Highway South. The monument and other displays are at Freedom Park accessible from the New River Community Action parking lot. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 120 Epperly Mill Rd SW, Floyd VA 24091, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in Southwest Virginia and in the Blue Ridge Highlands. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, in Appalachia, and specifically in Southern Appalachia. 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. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Albert Tappe Howards Milk House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Glenanna (approx. 0.7 miles away); Park to Library Trail (approx. 0.7 miles away); Warren G. Lineberry Community Park
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Also see . . . Freedom Park Memorial Dedication. Dedication speech and photos from the park construction
The stone you see here stands in memory of those who fell on land, sea and in the air and made the supreme sacrifice in the service of our country. They are real heroes and their heroic deeds are an inspiration to us as they served America in time of war, giving their last full measure of devotion so we may enjoy life, liberty and pursuit of happiness.(Submitted on May 8, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina.)
This monument also honors all of those who have served in uniform and put their lives at risk so that justice, freedom and democracy might survive as well as all those on the home front that supported our men in uniform.
Photographed by Mark Parker, May 7, 2025
2. Floyd County Veterans Memorial Marker, Side Two
Photographed by Mark Parker, May 7, 2025
3. Artwork etching closeup on street side of monument
Photographed by Mark Parker, May 7, 2025
4. Monument next to parking lot of New River Community Action
Photographed by Mark Parker, May 7, 2025
5. Full view of displays at Freedom Park
Credits. This page was last revised on May 17, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 8, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 107 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 8, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
