Hapeville in Fulton County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Hapeville Veterans Monument
Photographed by Mark Parker, September 19, 2025
1. Hapeville Veterans Monument Marker, south side
(South side)
World War I
Here is enshrined the
memory of valor and
sacrifice
(East side)
Dedicated Oct 25, 1971
The American Legion
Fifth District
Department of Georgia
James W Webb, Commander
World War II
The solemn pride that must be yours
To have laid so costly a sacrifice
Upon the altar of freedom
(North side)
Korean War
They gave their youth
That our nation might
Grow old
(West side)
City of Hapeville
Perry J. Hudson, Mayor
Richard Adams, Alderman
James W. McCord, Councilman
Hoyt Smith, Councilman
Vietnam War
In proud remembrance of the achievements
of her sons and in humble tribute to
their sacrifices
Erected 1971 by The American Legion Fifth District, Department of Georgia.
Topics. This monument and memorial is listed in these topic lists: War, Korean • War, Vietnam • War, World I • War, World II.
Location. 33° 39.555′ N, 84° 24.515′ W. Monument is in Hapeville, Georgia, in Fulton County. It is on North Fulton Avenue north of North Central
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Regionally, this memorial monument 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 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: Im Memory of the Hapeville Boys (here, next to this marker); Hapeville Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Hapeville, Georgia (within shouting distance of this marker); Ga. Baptist Children's Home (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Historic Christ Church, Hapeville (about 600 feet away); The Dwarf House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Chick-fil-A (approx. 0.3 miles away); Dwarf Grill (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hapeville.
Photographed by Mark Parker, September 19, 2025
2. Hapeville Veterans Monument, east side
Photographed by Mark Parker, September 19, 2025
3. Hapeville Veterans Monument, north side
Photographed by Mark Parker, September 19, 2025
4. Hapeville Veterans Monument, west side
Photographed by Mark Parker, September 19, 2025
5. Hapeville Veterans Monument at the front of the plaza near the sidewalk
Credits. This page was last revised on October 2, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 19, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 54 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 19, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
