Danville, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Archer T. Gammon

(1918 – 1945)

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, June 15, 2013

1. Archer T. Gammon Marker

Inscription. This bridge is dedicated in memory of Archer T. Gammon who distinguished himself on January 11, 1945, in the infamous Battle of the Bulge. While pinned down by enemy gunfire, he advanced and caused enemy resistance to weaken, allowing his platoon to continue past enemy lines. His courage earned him the recognition of being the only Danvillian in history to be awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor, the highest honor this country can bestow. Staff Sergeant Gammon received many other honors, posthumously, from other governments and organizations.

Erected 1995.

Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II. In addition, it is included in the Medal of Honor Recipients series list. A significant historical date for this entry is January 11, 1945.

Location. 36° 34.396′ N, 79° 21.991′ W. Memorial is in Danville, Virginia. It is at the intersection of River Park Drive and Riverpoint Drive, on the right when traveling north on River Park Drive. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Danville VA 24540, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in Southside Virginia

and specifically in Central 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: The War on Terrorism (approx. 0.3 miles away); Defending Freedom (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Vietnam War (approx. 0.3 miles away); Our Veterans: A Salute

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(approx. 0.3 miles away); The Korean War (approx. 0.3 miles away); Battle of the Bulge (approx. 0.3 miles away); Staff Sergeant Archer T. Gammon (approx. 0.3 miles away); World War II (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Danville.

Also see . . . Archer T. Gammon. Wikipedia (Submitted on June 25, 2013.)

Archer T. Gammon Marker and Bridge image. Click for full size.

Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, March 8, 2025

2. Archer T. Gammon Marker and Bridge

Archer T. Gammon Bridge image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, June 15, 2013

3. Archer T. Gammon Bridge

Archer T. Gammon Bridge Sign image. Click for full size.

Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, March 8, 2025

4. Archer T. Gammon Bridge Sign

Archer T. Gammon image. Click for full size.

Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, March 22, 2025

5. Archer T. Gammon

Portrait on display in the Danville Hall of Fame located at the Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History.

Blue Star Memorial Highway image. Click for full size.

Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, March 8, 2025

6. Blue Star Memorial Highway

The Archer T. Gammon bridge is located adjacent to the Danville Visitor's Center, which is also the starting point for Danville's Blue Star Memorial Highway. This particular bridge was named for Archer T. Gammon due to its location along the Blue Star Memorial Highway.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 15, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 25, 2013, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 969 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 25, 2013, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. 2. submitted on March 10, 2025, by C. Ryan Dodson of Danville, Virginia. 3. submitted on June 25, 2013, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. 4. submitted on March 10, 2025, by C. Ryan Dodson of Danville, Virginia. 5, 6. submitted on May 10, 2025, by C. Ryan Dodson of Danville, Virginia.