Suffolk, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Korea and Vietnam Wars Memorial
1950 – 1953 • 1961 – 1975
In memorial
to all veterans of Suffolk
who honorably served
their country in
Korea and Vietnam.
And to those who suffered
and died to gain an
everlasting peace.
Erected by American Legion Post 57, V.F.W. Post 2582, Citizens of Suffolk.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: War, Korean • War, Vietnam.
Location. 36° 44.08′ N, 76° 34.902′ W. Marker is in Suffolk, Virginia. Memorial is at the intersection of Mahan Street and Main Street (Virginia Route 32), in the median on Mahan Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Suffolk VA 23434, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. World War II Memorial (here, next to this marker); World War I Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Spanish War Veterans Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Civil War Militia of Suffolk and Nansemond County (about 600 feet away); Watering Fountain (about 700 feet away); Confederate Monument (about 800 feet away); Siege of Suffolk (about 800 feet away); Remembrance Garden Monuments (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Suffolk.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 18, 2017, by Cynthia L. Clark of Suffolk, Virginia. This page has been viewed 320 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on May 18, 2017, by Cynthia L. Clark of Suffolk, Virginia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.