Murphy in Cherokee County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
In Memory of the Servicemen of Cherokee County
Photographed by Mark Parker, May 28, 2026
1. In Memory of the Servicemen of Cherokee County Marker
Erected by American Legion Post 96 & VFW 10222, Cherokee County Board of Commissioners.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Military.
Location. 35° 5.215′ N, 84° 1.995′ W. Memorial is in Murphy, North Carolina, in Cherokee County. It is at the intersection of Peachtree Street and Central Street, on the right when traveling north on Peachtree Street. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 75 Peachtree Street, Murphy NC 28906, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in North Carolina’s Mountains. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, in Appalachia, and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the original Cherokee Nation, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Millstone from Thomas C. Thatham Mill (within shouting distance of this marker); Tsali (within shouting distance of this marker); Unicoi Turnpike Trail (within shouting distance of this marker); Water Powered 500 Pound Hammer (within shouting distance of this marker); Nuya Saligugi (within shouting distance of this marker); Cherokee Heritage Trails (within shouting distance of this marker); Prison Cell Door (within shouting distance of this marker); 60 Sons of North Carolina (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Murphy.
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Photographed by Mark Parker, May 28, 2026
2. In Memory of the Servicemen of Cherokee County Marker
Located at ground level next to the flagpole by the Cherokee County Courthouse
Credits. This page was last revised on June 9, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 31, 2026, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 11 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 31, 2026, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
