Western Division in Laredo in Webb County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Gold Star Mothers & Families
Photographed by Dave W, November 28, 2025
1. Gold Star Mothers & Families Marker
Erected by Juan F. Farias Veterans Museum and Korean War Vet Ernesto Sanchez.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Military.
Location. 27° 30.374′ N, 99° 30.529′ W. Memorial is in Laredo, Texas, in Webb County. It is in Western Division. It is at the intersection of Matamoros Street and Salinas Ave, on the right when traveling east on Matamoros Street. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 1004 Matamoros St, Laredo TX 78040, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in South Texas. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, and one of the Confederate States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Operation Desert Storm Fallen Heroes (here, next to this marker); Laredo World War II and Korean Conflict Memorial (here, next to this marker); Jarvis Plaza (a few steps from this marker); Laredo World War I Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Laredo Vietnam War Honor Roll (within shouting distance of this marker); United States Post Office and Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Saint Peter the Apostle Catholic Church
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Photographed by Dave W, November 28, 2025
2. Gold Star Mothers & Families Marker
Memorial seen here on left while looking down the line of various conflict memorials in Jarvis Plaza.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 21, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 21, 2025, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. This page has been viewed 63 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 21, 2025, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
