Rich Square in Northampton County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Gen. Walter E. Boomer

U.S.M.C.

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, October 27, 2012

1. Gen. Walter E. Boomer Marker

Inscription. Born in Rich Square, General Boomer was Commanding General, Marine Central Command and First Marine Expeditionary force during Persian Gulf War 1990-91. Defended Saudia Arabia then led 90,00 Marines in battle to liberate Kuwait and to defeat the invasion force from Iraq. Became Assistant Commandant of Marine Corps 1992.

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, 1st Iraq & Desert Storm.

Location. 36° 16.361′ N, 77° 17.105′ W. Marker is in Rich Square, North Carolina, in Northampton County. Memorial is at the intersection of South Main Street (U.S. 258) and Short Street (North Carolina Highway 1112), on the right when traveling north on South Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 258 S Main St, Rich Square NC 27869, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. George V. Holloman (approx. 0.3 miles away); Lemuel Burkitt (approx. 3.9 miles away); John W. Moore (approx. 5.9 miles away); Roanoke River (approx. 7 miles away); a different marker also named Roanoke River (approx. 7.1 miles away); Ram Albemarle (approx. 7.1 miles away); Northampton County Courthouse (approx. 11 miles away); Northampton County Veterans Memorial (approx. 11 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rich Square.

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Photographed By Bernard Fisher, October 27, 2012

2. S Main St & Short St

Credits. This page was last revised on April 29, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 29, 2012, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 566 times since then and 25 times this year. Last updated on April 29, 2023, by Michael Buckner of Durham, North Carolina. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 29, 2012, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.