Cairo in Ritchie County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

Ritchie County Veterans Memorial

Ritchie County Historic Landmark

— 2023 —

Ritchie County Veterans Memorial image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bradley Owen, May 29, 2026

1. Ritchie County Veterans Memorial

Inscription.
Our grateful county and country honor those who served or are serving our country and have helped preserve the freedoms we have today. This memorial was first established to honor not only the memory of a Pearl Harbor survivor, but ALL men and women from Ritchie County from all branches of service - who sacrificed to ensure our freedoms.
We extend our greatest appreciation to all who have served in times of war, and in times of peace.
For your Honor, Duty & Loyalty . . . We Thank You
Appreciation to Cairo Masonic Lodge #114, who provided the first location for the memorial and then this permanent location when it was moved here by TC Towing; to Barnard Construction of Bozeman, MT, who provided a unique, downstream panel from the North Bend Dam to hold the bronze plaques; to McCullough-Raiguel Funeral Home for their support of this project, & to volunteers overseeing this place of honor

Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in this topic list: Military.

Location. 39° 12.485′ N, 81° 9.342′ W. Marker is in Cairo, West Virginia, in Ritchie County. It is on Main Street (West Virginia Route 31) north of Hill Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 353 Main Street, Cairo WV 26337, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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Regionally, this marker and memorial is in West Virginia’s Little Kanawha Valley.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Northern 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 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: A different marker also named Ritchie County Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Unusual Architecture (within shouting distance of this marker); Raiders In Harrisville (approx. 5.4 miles away); Ritchie County Courthouse (approx. 5.6 miles away); a different marker also named Ritchie County Veterans Memorial (approx. 5.6 miles away); Harrisville (approx. 5.6 miles away); Harrisville / Thomas Maley Harris (approx. 6.2 miles away); Romeo H. Freer (approx. 6.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cairo.

Photographed by Bradley Owen, May 29, 2026

2. Ritchie County Veterans Memorial

Photographed by Bradley Owen, May 29, 2026

3. Ritchie County Veterans Memorial

Memorial is located directly across the street from the marker.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 4, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 4, 2026, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 4, 2026, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.