Niles in Berrien County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Niles Veterans Memorial
(South Face of Memorial)
You a veteran of this
Old town or pilgrim
From far away looking
For some tranquility...
Here you may become
Silent in honor of those
Who have served...
No one is a stranger at
This revered place where
Your God as a loving
Father is waiting only
for you...
(North Face of Memorial)
Guardians of peace...
Heroes of war...
You are the strength
Of America...
You are the few who
Defended the many...
The selfless who keep
Us free...
You are the vets,
The best...
We shall always be
Thankful...
From a grateful
Community...
(On Ground Southeast of Memorial)
This memorial was erected by donations of monies, materials, and services from individuals and businesses throughout the community, in honor of all veterans past and present who served their country during times of war and peace, to preserve our rights and freedoms.
Dedicated November 7, 2004
Erected 2004.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Military. In addition, it is included in the Time Capsules series list.
Location. 41° 49.818′ N, 86° 15.587′ W. Marker is in Niles, Michigan, in Berrien County. Memorial can be reached from W. Main Street, 0.1 miles west of Front Street, on the right when traveling west. Marker is located in Riverfront Park just north of the Main Street bridge. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Niles MI 49120, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Parrott Civil War Cannon (a few steps from this marker); John B. Reddick Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); PA-WA-TING (approx. 0.2 miles away); Wesley United Methodist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Four Flags Hotel (approx. ¼ mile away); Trinity Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Chapin House / Henry Austin Chapin (approx. 0.3 miles away); U.S.S. Maine Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Niles.
More about this memorial. A time capsule was buried as part of the Veterans Memorial. The capsule is located south of the memorial and is scheduled to be opened in 2055.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 6, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 9, 2013, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 745 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 9, 2013, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.