Bella Vista in Benton County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)
United States Commanders in Chief
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 31, 2015
1. United States Commanders in Chief Marker
Our Constitution names the President of the United States the Commander in Chief of all the Armed Forces. Presidents who have served in our military are displayed on the following plaques. Each has served either on Active Duty, in the National Guard or in the Reserves. History will judge their performance as President and as Commander in Chief, usually long after they have served. Each President is to be commended for their service and each fill the office of President in a particular time-frame, confronted with unique problems and circumstances. It is fitting that we honor their service here.
William Henry Harrison, 9th President
President Harrison served in the US Army (1791-1798, 1812-1814), attaining the rank of Major General in the War of 1812. First President to die in office. His father, Benjamin, signed the Declaration of Independence.
John Tyler, 10th President
President Tyler served in the War of 1812 during the defense of Richmond, attaining the rank of Captain. First Vice President to be elevated to President by the death of his predecessor.
Zachary Taylor, 12th President
President Taylor served in the War of 1812, the Black Hawk War, the Second Seminole War and the Mexican War, attaining rank
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Franklin Pierce, 14th President
President Pierce served in the Mexican War. Enlisted as a private then attaining rank of Brigadier General.
Erected 2012 by the Veterans Council of Northwest Arkansas and Many Concerned Citizens and Organizations.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #09 William Henry Harrison, the Former U.S. Presidents: #10 John Tyler, the Former U.S. Presidents: #12 Zachary Taylor, and the Former U.S. Presidents: #14 Franklin Pierce series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1812.
Location. 36° 26.005′ N, 94° 13.796′ W. Memorial is in Bella Vista, Arkansas, in Benton County. It can be reached from Veterans Way. Marker is at the Veterans Wall of Honor. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 103 Veterans Way, Bella Vista AR 72714, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in Northwest Arkansas, on the Ozark Plateau, in the Cherokee Heritage Region, and in Osage Territory. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, and in the Ozarks. 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, the Louisiana Purchase, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named United States Commanders in Chief (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named United States Commanders in Chief (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named United States Commanders in Chief (here, next to this marker);
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr.
2. United States Commanders in Chief Markers
More about this memorial. These markers read right to left since the natural visitor flow at the memorial is to view them in a clockwise fashion.
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr.
3. Veterans Wall of Honor, Bella Vista AR
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr.
4. Veterans Wall of Honor, Bella Vista AR
Credits. This page was last revised on March 15, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 27, 2016, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 650 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 27, 2016, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 3, 4. submitted on November 20, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
