Johnston in Providence County, Rhode Island — The American Northeast (New England)

Wars of the United States Memorial

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Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), September 19, 2026

1. Wars of the United States Memorial

Inscription.
Revolutionary War 1775 to 1783 • War of 1812 1812 to 1815 • Civil War 1861 to 1865 • Spanish-American War 1898 to 1902 • World War I 1917 to 1918 • World War II 1941 to 1945 • Korean War 1950 to 1953 • Vietnam 1961 to 1975 • Persian Gulf War 1990 to 1991 • Operation Enduring Freedom 9-11-01 • Operation Iraqi Freedom 2003

A tribute to all our armed forces. They sacrifice everyday for our freedom.

Erected by Johnston Community Center Association; Johnston Recreation Department.

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

Location. 41° 49.626′ N, 71° 30.305′ W. Memorial is in Johnston, Rhode Island, in Providence County. It is on Memorial Park Road south of Memorial Avenue, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 19 Parkside Dr, Johnston RI 02919, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in Greater Providence.

It is also in the American Northeast,

in New England,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

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North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: 105 mm Howitzer - Towed (here, next to this marker); 9-11-01 Memorial (here, next to this marker); Armed Forces Memorial (a few steps from this marker); World War II Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Pezzullo Family World War II Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Johnston War Memorial Park (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named World War II Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named World War II Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Johnston.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 1, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 30, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photo 1. submitted on September 30, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.