Greenwich Island in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Veterans Memorial

Photographed By Kevin W., March 27, 2015

1. Veterans Memorial Marker

Inscription. Philadelphia City Council in 1970 chose Veterans Stadium as the name for the city's new sports facility. Veterans Stadium opened April 10, 1971, was closed September 28, 2003 and imploded March 21, 2004.

To commemorate the site of Veterans Stadium, the Phillies dedicate this monument as an everlasting memorial to veterans who have defended America's freedom since its inception in Philadelphia, July 4, 1776.

Erected by the Philadelphia Phillies.

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

Location. 39° 54.316′ N, 75° 10.358′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is on Greenwich Island. Memorial is on Pattison Avenue, 0.1 miles east of South Broad Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3600 S Broad St, Philadelphia PA 19145, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Joe Brown (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans Stadium was home to the Eagles… (within shouting distance of this marker); Following the last out of the 2003 season… (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans Stadium (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Philadelphia Veterans Stadium

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(about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Joe Brown (about 600 feet away); The Phillies played at Veterans Stadium, 1971-2003. (about 700 feet away); Franklin Delano Roosevelt Park (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.

Photographed By Kevin W., March 27, 2015

2. Veterans Memorial Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 28, 2015, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 277 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 28, 2015, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.