Near Venedocia in Van Wert County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Venedocia War Memorial
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick
1. Venedocia War Memorial
In memory of and in tribute to
the members of this community
who so nobly served our nation
in her several wars
May God grant
that their service and devotion
shall not have been in vain
and that the liberty of mankind
which they fought to preserve
shall forever endure.
World War II
1941 * 1945
Those who served in
World War I
Those who served in
Former Wars
War of 1812
Civil War
Spanish American War
Those who served our country
In Peacetime
Persian Gulf
Those who served during
The Conflicts In
Korea
Vietnam
Erected 1947.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: War of 1812 • War, Korean • War, Spanish-American • War, US Civil • War, Vietnam • War, World I • War, World II.
Location. 40° 47.171′ N, 84° 27.718′ W. Memorial is near Venedocia, Ohio, in Van Wert County. It is on Bebb Street (Ohio Route 116) 0.3 miles west of Main Street, on the
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Regionally, this memorial is in Ohio’s Till Plains. It is also in the American Midwest 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 Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Anthony Wayne's March Across Van Wert County / Venedocia Village (within shouting distance of this marker); 105 Howitzer Anti-tank Gun (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Wright Cemetery Veterans Memorial (approx. 2.6 miles away); Landeck Speedway - The Roadster Era 1949-1956 (approx. 2.8 miles away); Landeck Veterans Memorial (approx. 4 miles away); Ridge Township Cemetery Veterans Memorial (approx. 6.4 miles away); Robert K. Antibus Trail Access (approx. 6.6 miles away); Trail Designations (approx. 6.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Venedocia.
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick
2. An Altar of Peace
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick
3. Venedocia Memorial Park
Nation shall not lift up sword against nation. Neither shall they learn war anymore. Isaiah 2:4
Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called the children of God. Matthew 5:9
Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called the children of God. Matthew 5:9
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, May 31, 2016
4. World War II
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick
5. World War I
(47 names)
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick
6. Former Wars
War of 1812 (2 names)
Civil War (29 names)
Spanish American War (3 names)
Civil War (29 names)
Spanish American War (3 names)
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7. In Peacetime
(68 names)
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8. The Conflicts
Korea (55 names)
Vietnam (56 names)
Vietnam (56 names)
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, May 31, 2016
9. Venedocia War Memorial Park, Est.1946
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, May 1, 2016
10. Cornerstone Laid Oct. 20, 1946
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, May 31, 2016
11. Dedicated May 30, 1947
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 1, 2016, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 554 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11. submitted on June 1, 2016, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
