College Park in Fulton County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
In Memory of Maj. Joseph A. Bishop
Photographed by Mark Parker, September 18, 2025
1. In Memory of Maj. Joseph A. Bishop Marker
Maj Joseph A. Bishop
United States Army
Killed in the service of his country on 19 September 1968 in the republic of Vietnam.
Without regard for his own safety, he participated in numerous operations in hostile territory in support of combat ground forces.
A soldier, teacher, athlete, husband and father, whose dedication, love of country and professional competence were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service.
Posthumously awarded the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star and Air Medal.
Born 11 January 1935 Atlanta, Georgia
Georgia Military Academy (Woodward Academy) - 1953
United States Military Academy - 1957
Erected 1997 by Atlanta Vietnam Veterans Business Association.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, Vietnam. In addition, it is included in the Valor in Aerial Operations series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 19, 1968.
Location. 33° 39.331′ N, 84° 26.969′ W. Memorial is in College Park, Georgia, in Fulton County. It is on Main Street (U.S. 29) north of Princeton Avenue, on the left. Located at ground level between the College Park Public Library and City Hall. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 3647 Main Street, Atlanta GA 30337, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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Regionally, this memorial 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: "Flame of Freedom" (here, next to this marker); The Freedom Tree (a few steps from this marker); Cox College (a few steps from this marker); College Park World War II Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); College Park Furniture Co. (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); In Memoriam (about 600 feet away); One Square Mile (about 700 feet away); College Park First United Methodist Church (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in College Park.
Photographed by Mark Parker, September 18, 2025
2. In Memory of Maj. Joseph A. Bishop Marker looking towards College Park City Hall
Credits. This page was last revised on October 10, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 20, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 66 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 20, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
