Daytona Beach in Volusia County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Valor
Photographed by AGS Media, August 12, 2010
1. Valor Memorial
of the sons and
daughters of
this community
who served
in the wars of
their country
⋆ ⋆ ⋆
In grateful
appreciation
City of
Daytona Beach
Florida
1963
They have not sacrificed in vain as long as you remember them
from the Halifax Area Central Veterans Council
in recognition of past commanders for their work and dedication in completion of this memorial
John Burgess 1960-1961 Theodore Halmos 1961-1962 Paul Peters 1962-1963 Paul S. Denison 1963-1964 Victor Kubly 1964-1965 William E. Dunn 1965-1966 Chester J. Fritz 1966-1967
Plaque donated by Letter Memorial Studio
Erected 1963 by the City of Daytona Beach.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military. A significant historical year for this entry is 1963.
Location. 29° 12.807′ N, 81° 1.17′ W. Marker is in Daytona Beach, Florida, in Volusia County. It is on North Beach Street north of International Speedway Boulevard (U.S. 92), on the right when traveling north. The memorial is located along the
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Regionally, this marker is in Florida’s First Coast. It is also in the American South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, 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: Persian Gulf War Memorial (here, next to this marker); World War I Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Revolutionary Soldiers Memorial (a few steps from this marker); 160 North Beach Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 150 North Beach Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 140 North Beach Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 132 North Beach Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 174 North Beach Street (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Daytona Beach.
Other markers no longer nearby. Confederate Memorial (was here, next to this marker but has been permanently removed); Confederate Veterans (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed).
More about this marker. The marker is a large granite memorial at the top of which is carved a heraldic eagle displayed supporting a crest which reads: "VALOR". The large center section is symmetrically flanked by smaller sections, each containing three emblems of the U.S. military and the Merchant Marine.
The memorial
Photographed by AGS Media, August 12, 2010
2. Women's Army Corps Marker
2nd WAAC-WAC Training Center
(Women's Army Corps)
1942 - 1944
Photographed by AGS Media, August 12, 2010
3. Prisoners Of War⋆Missing In Action Marker
Photographed by AGS Media, August 12, 2010
4. Veterans Memorials
Photographed by AGS Media, August 14, 2010
5. Memorial seen from across Beach Street
Photographed by AGS Media, August 14, 2010
6. Rainbow over the Veterans Memorial Plaza
Credits. This page was last revised on July 22, 2018. It was originally submitted on September 4, 2011, by Glenn Sheffield of Tampa, Florida. This page has been viewed 970 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on September 4, 2011, by Glenn Sheffield of Tampa, Florida. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
