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

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

To honor all veterans who
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. Marker 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Massacre Site / Concordia (here, next to this marker); Lions Club Clock Tower (within shouting distance of this marker); Concordia Veterans Memorial

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Missouri Pacific Caboose (within shouting distance of this marker); Replica of the Statue of Liberty (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Wilk School Bell (about 700 feet away); St. Paul's College (approx. 0.3 miles away); Civil War Casualties (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Concordia.

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 Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 496 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 30, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.