Union in Monroe County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Veterans Memorial
In memory of all veterans from Monroe County who served in the armed forces
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Military.
Location. 37° 35.48′ N, 80° 32.608′ W. Memorial is in Union, West Virginia, in Monroe County. It is at the intersection of North Street (West Virginia Route 3) and South Main Street (U.S. 219), on the right when traveling east on North Street. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 350 S Main St, Union WV 24983, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in the Southern Coalfields. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, in Appalachia, and specifically in Southern Appalachia. 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Vietnam Memorial (here, next to this marker); Union (here, next to this marker); General John Echols (a few steps from this marker); William Porcher Miles (within shouting distance of this marker); Monroe Garden Club (within shouting distance of this marker); Crook's Occupation of Union (within shouting distance of this marker); Bishop Matthew W. Clair, Sr. (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ames Methodist Episcopal Church (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Union.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Bishop Matthew W. Clair, Sr. (was about 300 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Credits. This page was last revised on April 28, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 28, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photo 1. submitted on April 28, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
