Martinsville, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Henry County War Memorial
Photographed by Bernard Fisher, June 17, 2013
1. Henry County War Memorial
American Revolution 1776-1789
War of 1812 1812-1814
Civil War 1861-1865
Spanish American War 1898
World War I 1917-1918
World War II 1941-1945
Korean Conflict 1950-1953
Vietnam Conflict 1964-1973
Army Marines Coast Guard Navy Air Force
Revolutionary War
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War of 1812
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Civil War 1861-1865
Soldiers who died while prisoners of war
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Honor Roll
Civil War 1861-1865
Soldiers killed in action
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Honor Roll
World War I
Killed in Action 1917-1918
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Honor Roll
World War II
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Korean Conflict
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Vietnam Conflict
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Iraqi Freedom
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Afghanistan
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Dedicated
November 10, 1985
Erected 1985 by American Legion, Amvets, Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: War, Korean • War, Spanish-American •
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Location. 36° 41.518′ N, 79° 52.377′ W. Memorial is in Martinsville, Virginia. It is at the intersection of East Main Street and Jones Street, on the right when traveling west on East Main Street. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 1 E Main St, Martinsville VA 24112, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in Southern Virginia. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Upper South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, 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, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, 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: Brigadier General Joseph Martin (here, next to this marker); Martinsville (a few steps from this marker); Near War's End (a few steps from this marker); Henry County U.D.C. Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Martinsville Seven (within shouting distance of this marker); Martinsville's Early Textile Mills (approx. 0.2 miles away); Fayette Street (approx. 0.2 miles away); DeShazo's "Silo" (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Martinsville.
Photographed by Bernard Fisher, June 17, 2013
2. Henry County War Memorial
Photographed by Bernard Fisher, June 15, 2013
3. Henry County War Memorial
Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, June 7, 2026
4. Henry County War Memorial
Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, June 7, 2026
5. 1885 Cannon
This 1885 cannon, previously stationed at Fort McHenry, was placed in front of the future Monument location in 1901.
Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, June 7, 2026
6. Henry County War Memorial statue
Photographed by Bernard Fisher, June 15, 2013
7. Henry County War Memorial Dedication Plaque
Photographed by Bernard Fisher
8. Henry County Courthouse (Heritage Center & Museum)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 10, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 17, 2013, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,181 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 17, 2013, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. 4, 5, 6. submitted on June 7, 2026, by C. Ryan Dodson of Danville, Virginia. 7, 8. submitted on June 17, 2013, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.
