Willmar in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Veteran's Memorial
Photographed by K. Linzmeier, July 16, 2014
1. Veteran's Memorial
Dedicated in memory of the men and women of the Armed Forces who served their country in time of peace and war
Erected 1976 by the American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the Disabled American Veterans.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Military.
Location. 45° 8.099′ N, 95° 1.714′ W. Memorial is in Willmar, Minnesota, in Kandiyohi County. It can be reached from Business U.S. 71 half a mile north of 10th Street Northeast, on the left when traveling north. Memorial is along the east shore of Willmar Lake at Flags of Honor Park. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Willmar MN 56201, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in Central Minnesota and specifically in Southwest Minnesota. It is also in the American Midwest and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once Ruperts Land, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Louisiana Purchase.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: C.C.C. Worker (within shouting distance of this marker); Robbins Island (approx. 0.4 miles away); Engine 2523 (approx. 0.7 miles away); District #18 Schoolhouse (approx. 0.7 miles away); Judge Qvale Cabin (approx. 0.7 miles away); The History of Kaffe Fest (approx. 0.7 miles away); Sperry House (approx. 0.7 miles away); Veterans War Memorial (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Willmar.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Great Northern Railway Engine No. 2523 (was
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More about this memorial. An eagle, the seals of the five military branches, and the seals of the sponsoring veteran organizations are engraved on the monument.
Regarding Veteran's Memorial. As noted on the sign, the casket flags, which were donated by the families of deceased veterans, are flown on patriotic holidays.
Additional keywords. Flags of Honor Memorial
Photographed by K. Linzmeier, July 16, 2014
2. Veteran's Memorial
Photographed by K. Linzmeier, July 16, 2014
3. Veteran's Memorial
(The memorial can be seen in the distance.)
Photographed by K. Linzmeier, July 16, 2014
4. Flags of Honor Sign
These casket flags, donated by the families of deceased veterans, were dedicated in honor of all Kandiyohi Co. veterans on 11-11-76. They remain flying on all patriotic holidays through the efforts of the veterans organizations of the City of Willmar.
Photographed by K. Linzmeier, July 16, 2014
5. Flags of Honor Park
Credits. This page was last revised on April 4, 2026. It was originally submitted on December 7, 2014, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 540 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on December 7, 2014, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.
