Joplin in Jasper County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Joplin World War II Memorial
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., June 26, 2010
1. Joplin World War II Memorial
Erected by the Citizens of Joplin in honor of those who made the supreme sacrifice in World War II
Dedicated June 1947
[Honor Roll of Names]
Erected 1947 by Citizens of Joplin and the Joplin Army Mothers and Wives Club.
Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, World II. A significant historical year for this entry is 1947.
Location. 37° 4.955′ N, 94° 30.891′ W. Marker is in Joplin, Missouri, in Jasper County. It is at the intersection of Joplin Avenue and West 8th Street, on the right when traveling south on Joplin Avenue. Memorial is on the east grounds of Memorial Hall. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 212 West 8th Street, Joplin MO 64801, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker and memorial is in Southwest Missouri. It is also in the American Lewis & Clark Corridor and in the Corn Belt. 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: Joplin Korean War and Vietnam War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Jasper County Courthouse (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Swartz & Malsbury Building (approx. 0.3 miles away); Quinby Building (approx. 0.3 miles away); Joplin (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Connor Hotel (approx. 0.4 miles away); Birds Eye View of Joplin 1877
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Also see . . . Joplin Memorial Hall. Explore Joplin website entry (Submitted on April 8, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., June 26, 2010
2. Joplin World War II Memorial Dedication
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., June 26, 2010
3. Joplin World War II Honor Roll
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., June 26, 2010
4. Joplin World War II Honor Roll
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., June 26, 2010
5. Joplin World War II Honor Roll
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., June 26, 2010
6. Joplin World War II Honor Roll
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., June 26, 2010
7. Joplin World War II Honor Roll
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., June 26, 2010
8. Joplin World War II Honor Roll
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., June 26, 2010
9. Joplin World War II Honor Roll
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., June 26, 2010
10. Joplin World War II Honor Roll
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., June 26, 2010
11. Joplin World War II Memorial
Memorial Hall at right.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 8, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 29, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 4,037 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11. submitted on August 29, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
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