Kennewick in Benton County, Washington — The American West (Northwest)
Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Memorial
Photographed by Clayton Pickett, April 13, 2026
1. Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Memorial Marker, Side One
As the war on terror continues, Americans must honor the brave men and women who gave their lives for the protection of this nation and the hope of peace. ~ Dan Lipinski
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Dedicated To All Veterans Throughout Peace & War Their Memories Will Never Die
Erected by VFW Post 5785, Kennewick Washington. Eagle Scout Project by Hunter Robbins, Troop 275.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: War, 1st Iraq & Desert Storm • War, 2nd Iraq • War, Afghanistan.
Location. 46° 11.784′ N, 119° 8.351′ W. Memorial is in Kennewick, Washington, in Benton County. It can be reached from the intersection of South Olympia Street and W 14th Ave, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: West 10th Avenue, Kennewick WA 99337, United States of
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Regionally, this memorial is in Washington’s Columbia Basin and in Yakima Valley. It is also in the American Mountain West and in the Lewis & Clark Corridor. Globally, it is in North America, the Pacific Rim, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Gerald Carmichael (approx. one mile away); Kennewick Man (approx. one mile away); Intercity Green Bridge (approx. one mile away); Indian Petroglyphs (approx. one mile away); First Methodist Church (approx. 1.1 miles away); Downtown Kennewick (approx. 1.3 miles away); The Shootout at Poplar Grove (approx. 1.3 miles away); American Legion Veterans Memorial (approx. 1.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kennewick.
Photographed by Clayton Pickett, April 13, 2026
2. Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Memorial Marker, Side Two
Credits. This page was last revised on April 16, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 13, 2026, by Clayton Pickett of Richland, Washington. This page has been viewed 14 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 13, 2026, by Clayton Pickett of Richland, Washington. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
