Ellijay in Gilmer County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
In Memory of All American Veterans
Photographed by Mark Parker, May 10, 2025
1. In Memory of All American Veterans Marker
The memories of these American veterans will continue to live on whenever and wherever democracy exists.
The American veteran-forever a symbol of heroism, sacrifice, loyalty and freedom.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Military.
Location. 34° 40.298′ N, 84° 29.806′ W. Memorial is in Ellijay, Georgia, in Gilmer County. It is on Old State Highway 5 north of Legion Road, on the right when traveling north. The marker as at the entrance to the Veterans Memorial Bridge over the Cartecay River. To reach the marker and bridge, park near the Veterans Memorial ballfields, then walk 1/10 mile on a paved to the bridge. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 2150 Old Hwy 5, Ellijay GA 30540, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in Georgia’s Mountains. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Deep 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 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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Purple Heart - Combat Wounded (a few steps from this marker); Gilmer County Confederate Soldiers Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); Honored Veterans of Gilmer County (approx. 0.4 miles away); Gilmer County Union Soldiers Memorial
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Photographed by Mark Parker, May 10, 2025
2. In Memory of All American Veterans Marker at the Veterans Memorial Bridge
Photographed by Mark Parker, May 10, 2025
3. Cartecay River crossed by the Veterans Memorial Bridge at Veterans Memorial Park
Credits. This page was last revised on May 26, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 26, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 116 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 26, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
