Christiansburg in Montgomery County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Montgomery County War Memorial
Photographed by Bernard Fisher, April 2, 2011
1. Montgomery County War Memorial (front)
memory of these
citizens of Mont-
gomery County,
Virginia, who made
the supreme
sacrifice in the
service of our
country in the
world conflicts
the Montgomery County
American Legion Post No. 59
in co-operation with the
citizens of Montgomery Co.,
Virginia, dedicated May 31, 1953
Charles A. Bartlett, Commander
Kenneth M. Frost, Vice Commander
Erected 1953 by American Legion.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: War, 1st Iraq & Desert Storm • War, Korean • War, Vietnam • War, World I • War, World II.
Location. 37° 7.777′ N, 80° 24.527′ W. Memorial is in Christiansburg, Virginia, in Montgomery County. It is at the intersection of West Main Street (U.S. 11) and South Franklin Street, on the right when traveling north on West Main Street. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Christiansburg VA 24073, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in Southwest Virginia, in the Blue Ridge Highlands, and in the New River Gorge. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, in Appalachia, and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, 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, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Lewis-McHenry Duel (a few steps from this marker); Montgomery County Bicentennial (within shouting distance of this marker); Montgomery County Confederate Monument
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Photographed by Bernard Fisher, April 2, 2011
2. Montgomery County War Memorial (rear)
Photographed by Bernard Fisher, April 2, 2011
3. Front Left Panel
Photographed by Bernard Fisher, April 2, 2011
4. Front Right Panel
Photographed by Bernard Fisher, April 2, 2011
5. Rear Left Panel
Photographed by Bernard Fisher, April 2, 2011
6. W Main St & S Franklin St
Photographed by Bernard Fisher, April 3, 2011
7. Montgomery County D.A.R. Plaque
Photographed by Kevin W., February 14, 2021
8. Original Eagle from the top of the 1909 Montgomery County Courthouse
Located across Franklin Street from the War Memorial.
The top plaque identifies this as, "The eagle originally rested on top of the dome of the Montgomery County courthouse of 1909."
Credits. This page was last revised on May 29, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 4, 2011, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,267 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on April 4, 2011, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. 7. submitted on April 6, 2011, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. 8. submitted on May 29, 2021, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.
