Draper in Salt Lake County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Gold Star Families Memorial Monument
Photographed by Jeremy Snow, January 2, 2026
1. Gold Star Families Memorial Monument Marker
The Homeland panel depicts images representing Draper, Utah which is home to many Gold Star Families, it is our people, it is our family, it is our freedom. Featuring Draper Historic Park, a park which pays tribute to the early settlers of Draper The gazebo marks the spot of the former Round House, a community center. Uniting as a community is an important tenet of Draper City. As a community we embrace our Gold Star Families and honor and value their sacrifice.
The Family panel represents the uniquely brave spirit of our military families who provide support to their Loved Ones serving in our Armed Forces of the United States of America. Members of military families feel the impacts of separation during military service, especially children.
The Patriot panel shows the raising of the American Flag on Iwo Jima, which symbolizes those who vigorously support and defend our great Nation through selfless service
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The Sacrifice panel represents the sacrifices made by our Gold Star Families by the loss of their Loved One while in service to our country. We join them in mourning and heartbreak and will never forget their ultimate sacrifice.
The silhouette of the saluting service member represents the Legacy of those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the Armed Forces of the United States of America.
This monument is a project of Draper City, Utah, and the Woody Williams Foundation.
Topics and series. This monument and memorial is listed in this topic list: Military. In addition, it is included in the Gold Star Families series list.
Location. 40° 31.46′ N, 111° 51.275′ W. Monument is in Draper, Utah, in Salt Lake County. It is on Constitution Avenue, on the left when traveling west. The memorial is located in Draper City Park. Touch for map. Monument is at or near this postal address: 1300 E Constitution Avenue, Draper UT 84020, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial monument is in the Wasatch Front and in Greater
Photographed by Jeremy Snow, January 2, 2026
2. Gold Star Families Memorial Monument
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Draper Veteran's War Memorial (here, next to this marker); U.S. Marine Corps Co. F 2D Battalion, 23 Marines (a few steps from this marker); Day Dairy Barn (approx. 0.2 miles away); Perry Fitzgerald (approx. 0.2 miles away); Original Log Home of Perry Fitzgerald (approx. 0.2 miles away); Perry and Agnes Fitzgerald House and Cabin (approx. 0.2 miles away); What's in a name? (approx. Ό mile away); On the Table (approx. Ό mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Draper.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 12, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 11, 2026, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. This page has been viewed 61 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 11, 2026, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
