Black River Falls in Jackson County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Jackson County Veterans Park

Photographed by K. Linzmeier, June 5, 2011

1. Jackson County Veterans Park Marker

Inscription. Development Committee
Officers as of 1-01-06 Chair person: Daniel E. Getchell • 1st Vice: Rodger "Red" Staffon • 2nd Vice: Dale Cummings • Finance Officer: Merlin Anderson • Adjutant: Gavin J. Johnson • Trustees: David Hale, Don Wagner & Francis Michels • Public Relations: Daniel E. Getchell • Building & Ground Maintenance: Gavin J. Johnson • Ground Maint. Crew: Don Wagner, Francis Michels & Dan Getchell • Brick Marker Chair Person: Marie Dolesy • Assistant Brick Marker Chair: Rosemary Johnson • Deceased committee members: Gerald Vatne and Robert Olsher

The idea of a Jackson County Veterans Park was first presented by Robert Teeples in 1985. In 1993 Jackson County set aside 2 acres for park development. In 1995 three feet of sand was hauled in and leveled by the 229th Engrs. WIARNG. Then the project laid idle for 5 yrs. In Jan. 2000 the officers listed above took over this project. With much support from residents & businesses of Jackson County, Guard units (107th Sparta and 1158th BRF), veterans organizations, (American Legion, AMVETS, Disabled American Veterans, Forty and Eight, Veterans of Foreign Wars and their Auxiliaries) the park took shape. On the various brass plates pertaining to certain projects there are lists of the

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contributors. If we missed anyones name we apologize, it was not intentional. The Jackson County Veterans Park Development Committee, Inc. says Thanks!

Erected 2006 by the Jackson County Veterans Park Development Committee, Inc.

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Military.

Location. 44° 17.343′ N, 90° 51.877′ W. Memorial is in Black River Falls, Wisconsin, in Jackson County. It is at the intersection of County Road R and Melrose Street (State Highway 54), on the right when traveling south on County Road R. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Black River Falls WI 54615, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in the American Midwest,

on the Great Lakes,

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 the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within one mile of this marker, measured as the crow flies: 1897 Model "French 75" (within shouting distance of this marker); World War II Honor Roll / World War I · Korean · Vietnam Honor Roll (within shouting distance of this marker); Pfaffsprairie Farm (approx. 0.8 miles away); Moe Hardware (approx. 0.9 miles away); Hoffman Construction Company (approx. 0.9 miles away); Lunda Construction Co. (approx. one mile away); Field of Honor (approx. one mile away); Cpl. Mitchell RedCloud Jr. (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Black River Falls.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Arnold Jacobson Farm

Jackson County Veterans Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed by K. Linzmeier, June 5, 2011

2. Jackson County Veterans Park

(Marker is beyond the U.S. flag pole.)

(was approx. 0.8 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

Wisconsin Flag Pole Brass Plate image. Click for full size.

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3. Wisconsin Flag Pole Brass Plate

Sponsored by 40 & 8 Voiture 260 Trempealeau County.

<small>MIA POW</small> Flag Pole Brass Plate image. Click for full size.

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4. MIA POW Flag Pole Brass Plate

MIA POW Flag Pole Sponsored by Adams-Helwig American Legion Post 162 Alma Center, WI. In Honor of All Past, Present and Future Members.

Donor Recognition Brass Plates image. Click for full size.

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5. Donor Recognition Brass Plates

Powder Coated Eagle on the National Flag Pole Paid for and Donated by Martin "Butch" Shawley.
Money Donations to the Flag Memorial. By Individuals, Organizations and Businesses. Thank You!
(list of donors) Contributors to the General Development of the Jackson County Veterans Park From 1-01-2000 1-01-2006.
(list of contributors)

Elmo Johnson Plaque image. Click for full size.

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6. Elmo Johnson Plaque

In grateful memory of
Elmo Johnson
September 21, 1916 - July 20, 2007
He played taps, "The Final Salute,"
for more than 1,000 fellow veterans!

Light Pole to Flag Pole Plaque image. Click for full size.

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7. Light Pole to Flag Pole Plaque

Light pole donated by City of Black River Falls, WI. Converted to flag pole by Adam's Welding, Alma Center, WI. Pole Sponsored by, Neil S. Lewison Post 439 Melrose, WI.
"In Honor of Past, Present and Future Members of Neil S. Lewison Post 439".

Flag Memorial Walkway Plaque image. Click for full size.

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8. Flag Memorial Walkway Plaque

In Memory of
Dale S. Cummings

M60A3 Main Battle Tank image. Click for full size.

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9. M60A3 Main Battle Tank

M60A3 Main Battle Tank Plaque image. Click for full size.

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10. M60A3 Main Battle Tank Plaque

This M60A3 Main Battle Tank Was Placed Here On August 28, 1996 In Memory Of Our Comrades
American Legion Post #200 • AMVETS Post #5494 • Disabled American Veterans Chapter #61 • Veterans Of Foreign Wars Post #1959

M-60-A1 Battle Tank Specifications image. Click for full size.

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11. M-60-A1 Battle Tank Specifications

M-60-A1 Engine: Diesel V 12, Air Cooled • Transmission: Cross-Drive • Electrical system: 24 Volt • Brake system: Mechanical, Hydraulic • Length: 325 Inches • Width: 143 Inches • Height: 129-3/16 Inches • Weight: 113,200 Pounds

Cobra Attack Helicopter image. Click for full size.

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12. Cobra Attack Helicopter

Cobra Attack Helicopter Specifications and History image. Click for full size.

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13. Cobra Attack Helicopter Specifications and History

Assignment gathered from Historical Maintenance Records. Built 11-67 by Bell Helicopter Co. • Engine type, T 53-L-13 • Air Craft model, AH-1SMC • Serial No. 364135 • Crashed 1970, Vietnam due to engine failure. • Sept. 1972, 8th Cav. APO SF 96349 • Fort Hood, Texas
(history continues)

Cobra Attack Helicopter Contributors image. Click for full size.

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14. Cobra Attack Helicopter Contributors

Contributors, businesses, and organizations providing advertising, man hours, excavating, cement work, painting and transportation to this helicopter project.
(list of contributors)

Cobra Attack Helicopter Donor Recognition Plaque image. Click for full size.

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15. Cobra Attack Helicopter Donor Recognition Plaque

In response to the ad in the Banner Journal, the following money donations were made to the J. C. Vets Park's Cobra Helicopter Project. Some of the donations were in honor of or in memory of veterans, where appropriate the donors name is in parenthesis.
(list of donors)

Jackson County Veterans' Organizations image. Click for full size.

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16. Jackson County Veterans' Organizations

American Legion • AMVETS • 40 & 8 • American Legion Auxiliary • Disabled American Veterans • Veterans of Foreign Wars

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17. Jackson County Veterans Park

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 8, 2015, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 704 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17. submitted on January 8, 2015, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.