Elkins in Randolph County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

Randolph County Veterans Memorial

Photographed by Craig Swain, October 11, 2009

1. Randolph County Veterans Memorial

Inscription. World War IHonoring those who died in World War I we remember the day, in human history, when the United States with compassion and dedication spent her blood and her might for the principles that gave her birth. God helping her, she could do no other, and our great land had a rebirth of freedom.
World War IIO God, we trust in thee: Let us not be ashamed in this solemn hour of human history. Increase our abiding faith in the deep and holy foundations which our forefathers laid. May we honor those who died in this war by building on the foundation of thy abiding peace.
KoreaBowing, in humility, to honor those who died in this struggle, may we see that if we are to march with thy faith, we must be actively on the side of honorable and just strivings for a more abundant and free life to the people under all skies.
VietnamStanding here let each be rededicated to the task before us; that from the honored dead and the brave who may die, we receive courage and increased devotion to the cause of a just peace and a rebirth of truth, righteousness and freedom for all people. God as our helper, we can do no less.

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is listed in these topic lists: War, Korean • War, Vietnam • War, World I • War, World II.

Location. 38° 55.371′ N, 79° 50.582′ W. Memorial is in Elkins, West Virginia, in Randolph County. It is at the intersection of Randlph Avenue (U.S. 219) and High Street, on the right when traveling north on Randlph Avenue. Located on the grounds of the Randolph County Courthouse. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Elkins WV 26241, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in West Virginia’s Potomac Highlands.

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: Elkins (a few steps from this marker); “Lest We Forget That Peace Has a Price” (within shouting distance of this

World War I Side image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Swain, October 11, 2009

2. World War I Side

marker); Elisenda (approx. 0.3 miles away); Kump House / Herman Guy Kump (approx. 0.4 miles away); Warfield/Dye House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Henry Gassaway Davis (approx. 0.4 miles away); Vincent Trimboli (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Darden Mill (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Elkins.

World War II Side image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Swain, October 11, 2009

3. World War II Side

Photographed by Craig Swain, October 11, 2009

4. Korea Side

Vietnam Side image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Swain, October 11, 2009

5. Vietnam Side

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 25, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,150 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 25, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.