Midtown - Downtown in Columbia in Richland County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Vietnam Veterans & POWs

Photographed By Brian Scott, July 25, 2011

1. Vietnam Veterans & POWs Marker

Inscription. The flags and flagpoles on this
building are dedicated to the
men who served in Viet Nam and
particularly to the gallant men
who were prisoners or gave their
lives in the defense of freedom.
We recognize their devotion to
their country and the part
they played in world peace.

Erected 1973.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, Vietnam.

Location. 34° 0.146′ N, 81° 2.054′ W. Marker is in Columbia, South Carolina, in Richland County. It is in Midtown - Downtown. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and Lady Street, on the right when traveling south on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1241 Main Street, Columbia SC 29201, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 10 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lady Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Columbia In The 1960's (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Columbia SC 63 (about 300 feet away); The Architecture of Strength (about 400 feet away); Burning Of Columbia (about 400 feet away); Edwards v. S.C. (about 400 feet away); The East-West Streets In The City Of Columbia - Gervais Street

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(about 500 feet away); South Carolina Confederate Monument (about 500 feet away); The North-South Streets in The City Of Columbia / Richardson Street (about 500 feet away); Robert E. Lee Memorial Highway (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbia.

Photographed By Brian Scott, July 25, 2011

2. Vietnam Veterans & POWs Marker

Vietnam Veterans & POWs Marker Overview image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Anna Inbody, October 14, 2011

3. Vietnam Veterans & POWs Marker Overview

Flags and Flagpoles image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brian Scott, July 25, 2011

4. Flags and Flagpoles

The Three Flags and Flagpoles as mentioned on marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Anna Inbody, October 14, 2011

5. The Three Flags and Flagpoles as mentioned on marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 26, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 395 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 26, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 3. submitted on December 28, 2011, by Anna Inbody of Columbia, South Carolina. 4. submitted on December 26, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 5. submitted on December 28, 2011, by Anna Inbody of Columbia, South Carolina.