Concordia in Lafayette County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Veterans War Memorial
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., April 11, 2011
1. Veterans War Memorial
valiantly fought for
Liberty, Freedom and Justice.
World War I World War II
Korean War Vietnam War
Desert Storm
Dedicated Nov. 11, 1989
Erected 1989 by Concordia VFW Post 5649, American Legion Post 258, and Ladies Auxiliaries.
Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Patriots & Patriotism • War, World I • War, World II. A significant historical date for this entry is October 11, 1987.
Location. 38° 58.978′ N, 93° 34.105′ W. Marker is in Concordia, Missouri, in Lafayette County. It is at the intersection of Main Street (Missouri Route 23) and SW 6th Street, on the right when traveling south on Main Street. Memorial is along the eastern edge of Central Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Concordia MO 64020, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker and memorial is in the Missouri River Corridor. 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: Massacre Site / Concordia (here, next to this marker); Replica of the Statue of Liberty (a few steps from this marker); Kathryn Kuhlman (a few steps from this marker); Lions Club Clock Tower (within shouting distance of this marker); Concordia Veterans Memorial
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Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., April 11, 2011
2. Veterans War Memorial
Looking west into Central Park
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., April 11, 2011
3. Veterans War Memorial
Representative pavers honoring local veterans
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 30, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 634 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 30, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
