Christiansburg in Montgomery County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Montgomery County War Memorial

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, April 2, 2011

1. Montgomery County War Memorial (front)

Inscription. Dedicated to the
memory of these
citizens of Mont-
gomery County,
Virginia, who made
the supreme
sacrifice in the
service of our
country in the
world conflicts

Sponsored and erected by
the Montgomery County
American Legion Post No. 59
in co-operation with the
citizens of Montgomery Co.,
Virginia, dedicated May 31, 1953

Charles A. Bartlett, Commander
Kenneth M. Frost, Vice Commander

Erected 1953 by American Legion.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: War, 1st Iraq & Desert Storm • War, Korean • War, Vietnam • War, World I • War, World II.

Location. 37° 7.777′ N, 80° 24.527′ W. Marker is in Christiansburg, Virginia, in Montgomery County. Memorial is at the intersection of West Main Street (U.S. 11) and South Franklin Street, on the right when traveling north on West Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Christiansburg VA 24073, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lewis-McHenry Duel (a few steps from this marker); Montgomery County Confederate Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Confederate Christiansburg

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Community Life (within shouting distance of this marker); Education (within shouting distance of this marker); Slavery (within shouting distance of this marker); Christiansburg Presbyterian Church (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Oaks (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Christiansburg.

Montgomery County War Memorial (rear) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, April 2, 2011

2. Montgomery County War Memorial (rear)

Front Left Panel image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, April 2, 2011

3. Front Left Panel

Front Right Panel image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, April 2, 2011

4. Front Right Panel

Rear Left Panel image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, April 2, 2011

5. Rear Left Panel

W Main St & S Franklin St image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, April 2, 2011

6. W Main St & S Franklin St

Montgomery County D.A.R. Plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, April 3, 2011

7. Montgomery County D.A.R. Plaque

Located at the Courthouse across the street

Original Eagle from the top of the 1909 Montgomery County Courthouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Kevin W., February 14, 2021

8. Original Eagle from the top of the 1909 Montgomery County Courthouse

Located across Franklin Street from the War Memorial. The top plaque identifies this as, "The eagle originally rested on top of the dome of the Montgomery County courthouse of 1909."

Credits. This page was last revised on May 29, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 4, 2011, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 828 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on April 4, 2011, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. 7. submitted on April 6, 2011, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. 8. submitted on May 29, 2021, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.