Cambria in San Luis Obispo County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Cambria Veterans' Memorial

Photographed by James King, January 4, 2015

1. Cambria Veterans' Memorial Marker

Inscription. Dedicated to
All Veterans
and the
Community of Cambria
American Legion Post 432
May 29, 1989

Erected 1989 by American Legion Post 432.

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Patriots & Patriotism.

Location. 35° 33.869′ N, 121° 5.78′ W. Memorial is in Cambria, California, in San Luis Obispo County. It is at the intersection of Main Street and Cambria Road, on the left when traveling north on Main Street. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 1000 Main Street, Cambria CA 93428, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is on Central Coast

and specifically on the Coast Ranges.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Piedras Blancas Lighthouse Lens (about 300 feet away,

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measured in a direct line); Nitt Witt Ridge (approx. ¼ mile away); The Guthrie-Bianchini House (approx. 0.8 miles away); California Native Plant Garden (approx. 0.8 miles away); Greenspace Creekside Reserve (approx. 0.8 miles away); Restored Chinese Temple (approx. 0.8 miles away); Restoration of Land and Culture (approx. 0.8 miles away); Santa Rosa Creek (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cambria.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Preserving a Bit of History (was approx. 0.8 miles away but has been permanently removed).

Photographed by James King, January 4, 2015

2. Cambria Veterans' Memorial Marker

The marker is located at the base of the center flag pole.

The "Ghost of the MIA" Memorial image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James King, January 4, 2015

3. The "Ghost of the MIA" Memorial

by Jay Burbank

The Ghost is the memory of MIAs which are in our hearts and minds.

The MIAs Shadow is the impression MIAs have left in our everyday lives.

The Bugler will always play "Taps" for those who have not yet come home.

Ghost of the M.I.A. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James King, January 4, 2015

4. Ghost of the M.I.A.

A Tribute to Those Who Are Missing But Not Forgotten

Memorial Day
2010

American Legion Post 432
Sculptor Jay Burbank

U.S. Merchant Marine Memorial Flagpole Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James King, January 4, 2015

5. U.S. Merchant Marine Memorial Flagpole Marker

POW - MIA Memorial Flagpole Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James King, January 4, 2015

6. POW - MIA Memorial Flagpole Marker

Memorial Bricks image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James King, January 4, 2015

7. Memorial Bricks

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 21, 2015, by James King of San Miguel, California. This page has been viewed 649 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on March 21, 2015, by James King of San Miguel, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.