Palatka in Putnam County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Veterans Memorial Plaza

Photographed By James R. Murray, October 5, 2014

1. Veterans Memorial Plaza Marker

Inscription.
This memorial is raised not for the cause of war, nor for the prizes of victory: rather, it is dedicated in honor of the men who fought and died for freedom.

While war is abhorrent to all civilized men, conflict is often necessary for the achievement of peace. To this proposition, our sons have often given their lives.

For their sacrifice, it is only proper that that those who still live should always remember those who so nobly went forth for the cause of peace, that they may not have died in vain.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: War, World I • War, World II.

Location. 29° 38.733′ N, 81° 37.749′ W. Marker is in Palatka, Florida, in Putnam County. Memorial is on Memorial Parkway north of Laurel Street, on the right when traveling north. The Memorial Fountain is part of a series of memorials located in Palatka's Riverside Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Palatka FL 32177, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Woodmen of the World Vietnam Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Basil C. Pearce Jr. USS Tang Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Putnam County High School Band WWII Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Still on Patrol

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(within shouting distance of this marker); William Bartram's Travels (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The First Presbyterian Church of Palatka (about 400 feet away); Explore the St. Johns River (about 400 feet away); Bartram Trail in Putnam County (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Palatka.

Photographed By James R. Murray, October 5, 2014

2. Veterans Memorial Plaza Marker

Veterans Memorial Plaza on the St. Johns River - Palatka, Florida image. Click for full size.

3. Veterans Memorial Plaza on the St. Johns River - Palatka, Florida

State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory, http://floridamemory.com/items/show/163620

Credits. This page was last revised on June 5, 2018. It was originally submitted on October 13, 2014, by James R. Murray of Elkton, Florida. This page has been viewed 504 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 13, 2014, by James R. Murray of Elkton, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.