Ripley in Jackson County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Never Forget Garden
Photographed by Craig Doda, September 27, 2026
1. Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Marker
This garden is a living tribute to all of America's veterans and their families. In silence and respect, this is a place to remember why millions of Americans have fought and died for our liberty and our freedom. Here we renew our promise to fulfill America's sacred duty to never forget. Here we renew our mutual pledge to support them with: "our lives, our fortunes, and our sacred honor."
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Military.
Location. 38° 49.146′ N, 81° 42.717′ W. Memorial is in Ripley, West Virginia, in Jackson County. It is at the intersection of North Court Street and West Main Street, on the right when traveling south on North Court Street. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 113 N Ct St, Ripley WV 25271, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in the Mid-Ohio Valley. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, in the Ohio River Valley, in Appalachia, and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Revolutionary War Memorial (here, next to this marker); Revolutionary War Patriots (here, next to this marker); George Washington Bi-centennial Memorial Tree (here, next to this marker); Ripley (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Ripley (a few steps from this marker); Partisan Raid (a few steps from this marker); Jackson County Veterans Memorial Park (a few steps from this marker); Civil War Memorial (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ripley.
Other markers no longer nearby. Ripley (was here, next to this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); a different marker also named Ripley (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Photographed by Craig Doda, September 27, 2026
2. Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 2, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 31, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 4 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 31, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
