Montrose near Glendale in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Vietnam War Memorial

NW Corner Ocean View and Honolulu Ave

— Historic Montrose - Est. 1913 —

Vietnam War Memorial Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, June 16, 2025

1. Vietnam War Memorial Marker

Inscription.
The Montrose Vietnam War Memorial was the first in the U.S. to honor soldiers who gave their lives in that conflict. The Ledger newspaper's Don Carpenter challenged the community to fund this effort, and the response was so great that the Ledger actually had to ask citizens to stop sending money. The excess funds were used to maintain the memorial. Another plaque of note nearby honors Bill Bailey and Vito Cannella, the local men who created National Flag Week.

Erected by Montrose Shopping Park Association, Historical Society of the Crescenta Valley, and Boy Scout Troop 317.

Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in this topic list: War, Vietnam.

Location. 34° 12.341′ N, 118° 13.7′ W. Marker is near Glendale, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Montrose. It is at the intersection of Honolulu Avenue and Ocean View Boulevard, on the right when traveling west on Honolulu Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2303 Honolulu Ave, Montrose CA 91020, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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this marker and memorial is in Greater Los Angeles

and in the Transverse Ranges.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Crescenta-Cañada Valley (here, next to this marker); National Flag Week (here, next to this marker); Montrose Vietnam War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Street Lamps (within shouting distance of this marker); City Hall Coffee Shop (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Zwick’s Plaza (about 300 feet away); Baskin-Robbins (about 400 feet away); Shopping Bag (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Glendale.

Vietnam War Memorial and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, June 16, 2025

2. Vietnam War Memorial and Marker

Photographed by Craig Baker, August 23, 2025

3. Vietnam War Memorial Marker

Possibly removed for cleaning.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 24, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 25, 2025, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 149 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 25, 2025, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 3. submitted on August 24, 2025, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.