Olympia in Thurston County, Washington — The American West (Northwest)

POW AND MIA Monument

Photographed by Don Morfe, October 2, 2006

1. POW AND MIA Monument Marker

Inscription. In gratitude to those who sacrificed their freedom in the service of our country. We, the citizens of the State of Washington dedicated this monument to honor all former American Prisoners of War, those still missing, and those Americans who may still be held prisoner. POW/MIA Recognition Day September 16, 1988.

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

Location. 47° 2.195′ N, 122° 54.173′ W. Monument is in Olympia, Washington, in Thurston County. It is on Winged Victory Circle. The marker is on the grounds of the Washington State Capitol. Touch for map. Monument is in this post office area: Olympia WA 98501, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial monument is in the Puget Sound Region

and in Greater Seattle.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast,

in the Pacific Northwest,

and in the Lewis & Clark Corridor.

Globally, it is in North America,

in the Inside Passage,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Other nearby markers. At

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least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Medal of Honor Monument (a few steps from this marker); To the memories of the citizens of the State of Washington (within shouting distance of this marker); The First William Winlock Miller High School (within shouting distance of this marker); An Olmsted Legacy (within shouting distance of this marker); Putting down roots (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Senator Cal Anderson (about 300 feet away); Washington's State Capitol Design (about 400 feet away); First Capitol Building (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Olympia.

Winged Victory Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Don Morfe, October 2, 2006

2. Winged Victory Monument

The monument is located on the grounds of the Washington State Capitol.

Washington State Capitol building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Don Morfe, October 2, 2006

3. Washington State Capitol building

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 18, 2016, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 540 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 18, 2016, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.