Wisconsin Rapids in Wood County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Wood County Veterans Memorial

Photographed by Keith L, March 27, 2010

1. Wood County Veterans Memorial

Inscription. They rest in peace
so we may live in peace.
[reverse]
In Memory of
All American Veterans
This memorial honors all American veterans who although separated by generations shared a common, undeniable goal to valiantly protect our country's freedoms.

The memories of these American veterans will continue to live on whenever and wherever democracy exists.

The American veteran – forever a symbol of heroism, sacrifice, loyalty and freedom.

Dedicated November 11, 2007

Erected 2007.

Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in this topic list: Military. A significant historical date for this entry is November 11, 1827.

Location. 44° 23.546′ N, 89° 49.311′ W. Marker is in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, in Wood County. It is on Market Street north of Avon Street, on the right when traveling north. Memorial is at the Wood County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 400 Market Street, Wisconsin Rapids WI 54495, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker and memorial is in Northern Wisconsin. It is also in the American Midwest,

on the Great Lakes,

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it is in 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

and also the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Grand Rapids of the Wisconsin River (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Elizabeth Daly House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Our Medical History

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Historic Municipal Swimming Pool (approx. ¼ mile away); Ho-Chunk 32nd "Red Arrow" Division Veterans Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); Winnebago Indians (approx. ¼ mile away); “The Iron Horse in Grand Rapids” (approx. 0.3 miles away); Myron "Grim" Natwick (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wisconsin Rapids.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Corenso North America (was approx. 0.3 miles away but has been permanently removed).

Also see . . . Wood County Veterans Memorial. (Submitted on March 27, 2010.)

Photographed by Keith L, March 27, 2010

2. Wood County Veterans Memorial

Photographed by Keith L, March 27, 2010

3. Wood County Veterans Memorial

In honor of
Wood County Veterans
who gave their lives in service to their country.
[names]

Photographed by Keith L, March 27, 2010

4. Wood County Veterans Memorial

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 27, 2010, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 909 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 27, 2010, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.