Independence in Jackson County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Independence Veterans Memorial
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 31, 2010
1. Independence Veterans Memorial
This permanent memorial shall serve to provide lasting tribute to those Independence veterans that have made the ultimate sacrifice in order to preserve and protect the tremendous freedom each of us so richly enjoy
Erected by City of Independence.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Military.
Location. 39° 5.579′ N, 94° 25.228′ W. Memorial is in Independence, Missouri, in Jackson County. It is on West Maple Avenue near Spring Street, on the left when traveling east. Memorial is immediately west of the First United Methodist Church. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Independence MO 64050, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in Greater Kansas City. It is also in the American Midwest, in the Lewis & Clark Corridor, in the Corn Belt, and on the Santa Fe Trail Corridor. 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, the Louisiana Purchase, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: First United Methodist Church (a few steps from this marker); First Presbyterian Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named First Presbyterian Church (about 300 feet away); First Fireproof Building in Independence (about 400 feet away); First Baptist Church (about 500 feet away); The Minor House (about 600 feet away); First Christian Church
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Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 31, 2010
2. Independence Veterans Memorial
World War I Honor Roll
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 31, 2010
3. Independence Veterans Memorial
World War I Honor Roll
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 31, 2010
4. Independence Veterans Memorial
World War II Honor Roll
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5. Independence Veterans Memorial
World War II Honor Roll
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 31, 2010
6. Independence Veterans Memorial
World War II Honor Roll
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 31, 2010
7. Independence Veterans Memorial
Korean War Honor Roll
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8. Independence Veterans Memorial
Vietnam War Honor Roll
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 31, 2010
9. Independence Veterans Memorial
Vietnam War Honor Roll
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 31, 2010
10. Independence Veterans Memorial
War on Terror (Iraq) Honor Roll
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 31, 2010
11. Independence Veterans Memorial
Credits. This page was last revised on February 13, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 24, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 6,595 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11. submitted on August 24, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
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