Philippi in Barbour County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Barbour County Vietnam Era Veterans Memorial
Photographed by Craig Swain, July 24, 2010
1. Barbour County Vietnam Era Veterans Memorial
The stone for the memorial was donated by Dr. Richard E. Shearer and family.
dedicated in sincere appreciation
of all Barbour County Vietnam
era Veterans who served
this great nation -
United States of America
1961 - 1973
Dedicated on May 25, 1987
by
United States Senator
John D. Rockefeller IV
All gave some - These gave all
Viet Nam War
William Lee Car Larry Joseph Lowther
Rex A. Bowyer Lesley Wayne Reed
Garry L. Burgess Donald F. Schnably
Roger L. Carpenter Roger Lee Simpson
James R. Hickman John Charnpolsky
Isaac C. Huffman Wm. "Billy" Runner
Cecil Wilbert Kittle, Jr. Roy B. Squires
Donated by
E.E. Bryan
and
J.R. Bryan
Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in this topic list: War, Vietnam. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1781.
Location. 39° 9.174′ N, 80° 2.54′ W. Marker is in Philippi, West Virginia, in Barbour County. It is on North Main Street (U.S. 250), on the right when traveling east. Located in the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Philippi WV 26416, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker and memorial is in North Central West Virginia. 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 walking distance of this marker: "Ruinous Effect of War" (a few steps from this marker); The Covered Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker); Philippi Mummies (within shouting distance
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Other markers no longer nearby. Philippi (was a few steps from this marker but has been reported to have been replaced with another marker now near it); Battle of Philippi (was about 400 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Photographed by Craig Swain, July 24, 2010
2. Memorial and Mural
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 29, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,402 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 29, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
