Tipton in Tipton County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Tipton County (Indiana) Veterans Memorial
— Fairview Cemetery —
Inscription.
( Engraved - Stone Memorial )
In memory of those who served in the
Wars of our Nation from Tipton County
( Bronze Plaque )
" THE VETERAN "
- - It is the veteran, not the preacher, who has given us
freedom of religion - -
- - It is the veteran, not the reporter, who has given us
freedom of the press - -
- - It is the veteran, not the poet, who has given us
freedom of speech - -
- - It is the veteran, not the campus organizer, who has
given us freedom to assemble - -
- - It is the veteran, not the lawyer, who has given us
the right to a fair trial - -
- - It is the veteran, not the politician, who has given us
the right to vote - -
- - It is the veteran, who salutes the flag,
who serves under the flag,
whose coffin is draped by the flag - -
“Unknown”
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Military.
Location. 40° 16.652′ N, 86° 2.901′ W. Marker is in Tipton, Indiana, in Tipton County. Memorial can be reached from West South Street west of Fairview Avenue. Located in "Fairview Cemetery" at the end of the main entry drive (on the East side of the cemetery). Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Tipton IN 46072, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Land Between The Rivers (approx. half a mile away); General John Tipton (approx. half a mile away); a different marker also named Tipton County (Indiana) Veterans Memorial (approx. half a mile away); Tipton County Courthouse (approx. half a mile away); Tipton County (Indiana) World War I and II Memorial (approx. half a mile away); Roberts Settlement (approx. 6.9 miles away); Ryan White (1971-1990) (approx. 7.1 miles away); The Dunham House (approx. 9.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tipton.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 11, 2010, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 925 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on November 11, 2010, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.