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In Memory of All American Veterans

 
 
In Memory of All American Veterans Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, December 23, 2011
1. In Memory of All American Veterans Marker
Inscription. This memorial honors all American veterans who, although separated by generations, shared a common undeniable goal – to valiantly protect our country’s freedoms. The memories of these American veterans will continue to live on whenever and wherever democracy exists. The American veteran – forever a symbol of heroism, sacrifice, loyalty and freedom.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military.
 
Location. 29° 58.97′ N, 90° 5.265′ W. Marker is in New Orleans, Louisiana, in Orleans Parish. It is in Fairgrounds. It is on Esplanade Avenue. This marker is located inside St. Louis Cemetery No. 3. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3421 Esplanade Avenue, New Orleans LA 70119, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Louisiana’s River Parishes. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, on the Gulf Coast, and in the Great River Road Region. Globally, it is in 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 Viceroyalty of New France, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, the Louisiana Purchase, 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: The Croatian Benevolent Association of Louisiana (a few steps from this marker); Jeanne Jugan (within shouting distance of this marker); The Grotto to Our Lady of Lourdes (within shouting distance of this marker); Pitot House (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Pitot House (about 600 feet away); Our Lady of the Rosary Rectory (about 700 feet away);
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Pθre Turgis (approx. 0.2 miles away); Metairie And Gentilly Ridges (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Orleans.
 
Other markers no longer nearby. Pitot House (was about 600 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it); General Beauregard Equestrian Statue (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been permanently removed).
 
Additional keywords. veterans memorial
 
In Memory of All American Veterans Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, December 23, 2011
2. In Memory of All American Veterans Marker
In Memory of All American Veterans Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Craig Doda, February 14, 2026
3. In Memory of All American Veterans Marker
In Memory of All American Veterans Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Craig Doda, February 14, 2026
4. In Memory of All American Veterans Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on March 2, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 3, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 850 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on January 3, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.   3, 4. submitted on March 1, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
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