This house was built in 2008 by Habitat for Humanity for one of the Ancient City's civil rights heroes, Audrey Nell Edwards. Along with JoeAnn Anderson Ulmer, Samuel White, and Willie Carl Singleton, she was one of the "St. Augustine Four." As . . . — — Map (db m40724) HM
Near World Golf Place 0.2 miles south of South Legacy Trail, on the left when traveling south.
His astounding victory over the British greats Harry Vardon and Ted Ray in a playoff for the 1913 U.S. Open Championship at the Country Club, Brookline, Mass. transformed golf into a popular sport. — — Map (db m231543) HM
The house at 156 Central Avenue was built in the 1950's for Mrs. Janie Price, a nurse at Flagler Hospital. She had taken her nurse's training at Grady Hospital in Atlanta in the 1940s and while there had attended dances with students from Morehouse . . . — — Map (db m7627) HM
This house, overlooking Maria Sanchez Lake, was built in the 1950's for a distinguished family of educators. James G. Reddick was a longtime principal of Excelsior School and his wife Maude was the supervisor of black schools in St. Augustine in the . . . — — Map (db m21187) HM
On South Peninsula Drive 0.2 miles south of Ocean Way Drive, on the left when traveling south.
The sacrifices of few ensure the freedom of many. A grateful community remembers those who serve in the Armed Services of the United States, during times of wars and peace, whose courage and personal sacrifices defend and preserve our freedom. — — Map (db m112809) WM
On North 2nd Street (Business U.S. 23) 0 miles east of Cherry Street, on the left when traveling east.
In Memory of Sgt. John F. Conner, Sr.
Who gave his life in line of duty.
“Greater love hath no man than this that a man lay down his life for his friends.”
St. John 15:13 — — Map (db m57947) HM
On Ooltewah Ringgold Road (Georgia Route 151) just north of Headrick Lane, on the left when traveling north.
This Tablet marks the spot at which the
LOCOMOTIVE "GENERAL"
Was Abandoned by Andrews Raiders
Afternoon of April 12th, 1862
Capt. Jas.J. Andrews , with twenty volunteers from Sill's Brigade, Mitchell's Corps, U.S.A. and a citizen of . . . — — Map (db m20232) HM
On Montgomery Street, on the right when traveling south.
(Right Marker):
Flame of Freedom
1919 - 1969
Dedicated to the
Glory of God
A fitting reminder of this precious heritage,
a tribute to all who offered their lives to
preserve it. A gift to our Community by the
American . . . — — Map (db m7311) HM
On Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd near Louisville Rd.
En l'honneur des valliants Français qui se sont sacrifiés en cet endroit pour notre liberté le 9 Octobre, 1779
In honor of the valiant Frenchmen who gave their lives on this battlefield for our freedom on 9 October, 1779 . . . — — Map (db m18455) HM
Near Meddin Drive north of Sprucewood Avenue/Gulick Street, on the right when traveling north.
Henry Sims Morgan graduated with the class of 1897 from West Point Academy. A second lieutenant in the Corps of Engineers, he was in charge of construction of a battery on Wassaw Island from 1897 to 1898.
Morgan drowned on August 31, 1898 while . . . — — Map (db m200248) HM
On Big Shanty Road at North Main Street, on the right when traveling west on Big Shanty Road.
About 6 A.M., April 12, 1862, a Federal spy & contraband merchant, James J. Andrews, of Ky., together with 18 soldiers & one civilian of Ohio, seized the locomotive "General", & three box cars while the train-crew & passengers were breakfasting at . . . — — Map (db m5172) HM
[Front]:
In grateful memory of those from Effingham County who made the supreme sacrifice in the service of our country that freedom might live and grow and increase its blessings
[Along the base of the memorial are the seals for each . . . — — Map (db m7695) HM
On First Street near Just east of Woods Ave, on the right when traveling east.
After midnight on April 8, 1942, the German submarine U-123 was in position off the St. Simons Island sea buoy. Minutes later it chased and torpedoed two tankers, the Oklahoma and Esso Baton Rouge, killing twenty-two crew members. Survivors were . . . — — Map (db m15609) HM
Near Oak Avenue (U.S. 129) south of Russell / Robins Pkwy, on the left when traveling south.
"Awarded for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity of the risk of life, above and beyond the call of duty in action involving actual conflict with an opposing armed force" United States Air Force Medal of Honor Recipients World War I . . . — — Map (db m44306) HM
On 10th Avenue at 4th Street, on the left when traveling north on 10th Avenue. Reported missing.
North of this marker in the Porterdale Cemetery is the grave of Bragg Smith over which the City of Columbus erected a marble memorial to commemorate an outstanding deed of heroism. The text reads:
“Erected by the City of . . . — — Map (db m57367) HM
On Fort Benning Road 1.6 miles Matheson Road, on the right when traveling south.
Front
Dedicated to the loyalty, spirit,
and courage of those who served
the Regiment and those who will.
Rear
Medal of Honor
Recipients
Pvt Joseph P. Martinez
G.O. 71, 27 October 1943
LTC Don Carlos . . . — — Map (db m114297) WM
On Hog Mountain Road, on the right when traveling west.
World War I
Killed in Action
PVT Dilmus Brown• PVT Fred Foster•
PVT Edgar Coots• PVT Willie H. Davis•
PVT Lewis S. Fields• PVT Manus Sanders•
PVT Andrew Jacks• PVT Lincoln Jackson•
PVT Pencila W. Thomas
In Flanders Fields by John . . . — — Map (db m207880) WM
On 15th Street, on the right when traveling north.
By deed of self-sacrifice,
such as all humanity claims
and counts amoung its jewels,
hallowed this spot and rendered
his name worthy of such
Lasting Memory
as these rugged stones and
this simple tablet can secure.
For . . . — — Map (db m34003) HM
[Front]:
To honor the men of Richmond County,
of every creed and color,
who served at their country's call
that aggression and lawless force
should not dominate the world.
[Reverse]:
What stands if freedom fall?
. . . — — Map (db m10211) WM
On Lee Gordan Mill Terrace east of Red Belt Road, on the left when traveling east.
Captain Horace Porter was Chief of
Ordnance for the , Army of the
Cumberland. During the Battle of
Chickamauga Porter served as a
volunteer aide to General
Rosecrans. During the Confederate
breakthrough on September
20 Rosecrans yelled, . . . — — Map (db m142987) HM
On Lee Gordan Mill Terrace east of Red Belt Road, on the left when traveling east.
At the start of the American Civil War
William E. Richey enlisted in Company A of the
15" Ohio Infantry Regiment. He was a corporal
when he came to north Georgia in September
1863.
In his report of the
battle, Lieutenant Colonel
Frank . . . — — Map (db m142990) HM
On Main Street near Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
Madame Marie Dorion passed through Caldwell area in 1811 as the only female traveler in the Wilson Price Hunt Party on what would become a portion of the Oregon Trail through Southern Idaho. She would return to the area with her husband, Pierre . . . — — Map (db m119274) HM
Near Wellen Road (County Road 400E) 0.3 miles north of Wesclin Road (County Road 1000N), on the right when traveling north.
This statue, created by Dale Holbrook, is dedicated to the memory of SSgt Joshua A. Melton KIA 06/19/09 and all the warriors who by duty march into battle, and by honor, stay. — — Map (db m185396) WM
On West Wolfram Street east of North Lawndale Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
[Polish language text etched onto the cross:]
W hołdzie księdzu Jerzemu Popiełuszce
Bojownikowi o prawa człowieka zamordowanemu przez komunistow w Polsce w dniu 19 Października 1984 R.
[English language text etched . . . — — Map (db m273140) HM
On West Exchange Avenue east of South Peoria Street, on the left when traveling east.
On the cold Chicago morning of Thursday, December 22, 1910, the night watchman of the Morris & Co. meatpacking company discovered heavy black smoke billowing from Beef Plant #7, located at 44th Street and Loomis Street. The watchman pulled the . . . — — Map (db m254891) HM
Near South Laflin Street south of West 21st Street, on the right when traveling south.
El Gobierno de Querétaro entrega a Chicago esta estatua en memoria de
The Government of Queretaro presents Chicago this statue in memory of
Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez
(1768 - 1829) . . . — — Map (db m254999) HM
On Orrington Avenue at Davis Street, on the left when traveling north on Orrington Avenue.
They gave their lives in war that we might live in peace
Civil War
1861-1865
Alfred R. S. Bailey • George R. Cluff • Joseph R. Edsall • George Gamble • Walter J. Kennicott
Alphonso C. Linn • Eugene A. Lyford • Henry G. Meacham • . . . — — Map (db m273935) WM
Near Sheridan Road east of Chicago Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
In honor of David Thomas Hanson
Arts 1905 - Med. 1909
Captain Medical Corps, 142nd Infantry, United States Army
Cited by the French government for bravery
"An officer of great courage. At St. Etienne October 8, 1918, he rushed to the aid . . . — — Map (db m273780) HM WM
On Randolph Street just west of Belvidere Street, on the right when traveling west.
Captain Frank Schnurstein, 44, of the Forest Park Fire Department suffered a fatal heart attack in the line of duty on March 29, 1969. Schnurstein was one of the first firefighters on scene to the three story building engulfed in flames. . . . — — Map (db m231350) HM
On Walter Zimny Drive 0.1 miles east of Blaine Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
This flag pole stands in memory of all who served our country and especially those who gave their lives so that all Americans can remain free — — Map (db m274230) WM
On Palmer Court east of North 2nd Street, on the right when traveling east.
Dear Veterans of DeKalb,
I want to thank each of you for choosing my work as your memorial mural. Having my art represent your stories and sacrifices is an incredible honor. Your bravery and commitment inspire me, and I hope this painting reminds . . . — — Map (db m311029) WM
On Linden Place north of Augusta Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
This Illinois white oak tree honors Revolutionary War Hero Major General Johann De Kalb (1721-1780) Our county namesake, and the brave men and women who fought for American independence. Inspired by the noble cause of liberty, these patriots . . . — — Map (db m310633) HM WM
On South Main Street north of Lions Road, on the left when traveling north.
Dedicated to the prisoners of war and those missing in action, whose supreme sacrifice helped keep our nation free
Rolling Thunder, IL — — Map (db m311025) WM
Bruno F. Shustek
Sept 10, 1899 - July 6, 1930
Shustek Pond
In honor of Bruno F. Shustek, who gave his life attempting a daring midair rescue of parachutist Mary Fahrney, just northwest of this site, on July 6, 1930.
This pond was . . . — — Map (db m119952) HM
James H Monroe
1st Battalion, 8th Cavalry
1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile)
United States Army
February 16, 1967
Republic of Vietnam — — Map (db m288852) HM
James W Robinson Jr
Company D, 2nd Battalion
16th Infantry
1st Infantry Division
United States Army
April 11, 1966
Republic of Vietnam — — Map (db m288851) HM
Robert J Miller
Green Beret
Alpha Co. 3rd Batallion
3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne)
United States Army
January 25th, 2008
Barikowt, Afghanistan — — Map (db m288840) HM
On Fox River Trail south of Kimball Street, on the right when traveling south.
Near this spot on June 2, 1974, Captain Stanley Balsis and Firefighter Michael Whalen launched a rescue craft to save a man trapped in the boiling backwash at the base of the Kimball Street Dam. The frightened man, who rode an inflatable raft over . . . — — Map (db m300020) HM
On St. Charles Street at Arlington Avenue on St. Charles Street.
The Firefighters Memorial Plaza stands as a monument to those firefighters who have given their lives protecting the residents of Illinois. We dedicate this plaza and bronze statue to those who have served their communities and to those who are . . . — — Map (db m299924) HM
Near Kilbourne Road north of Old Grand Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
"I leave you, hoping that the lamp of liberty will burn in your bosoms until there shall no longer be doubt that all men are created free and equal."
Abraham Lincoln, 16th President of the United States — — Map (db m308048) HM
The Bloomington Fire Department was established by City Council ordinance on December 27, 1855 as a result of a devastating fire that destroyed much of a downtown city block. The city's first fire apparatus - a hand pumper known as Prairie Bird - . . . — — Map (db m163422) HM
On NE Water Street near Murray Barker Bridge, on the left when traveling west.
Main Text in Center Brass Plaque
In Honor of the men and women who have served their country in the armed services of The United States
Duty Honor Country
With the exception of the above inscription, the brass . . . — — Map (db m9323) HM
On East Main Street at South Washington Street, on the left when traveling west on East Main Street.
May this site of "Freedom Square" be an eternal remembrance of those Shelby County Veterans who served and sacrificed that all people might live in a world of peace and freedom.
[Left of the inscription, etching of General MacArthur walking . . . — — Map (db m80914) HM
On North Main Street at Young Avenue, on the right when traveling north on North Main Street.
Plaque 1
Illinois Medal of Honor Recipents
The Medal of Honor was established during the Civil War and is the highest military decoration for bravery that can be awarded to any individual in the United States.
The . . . — — Map (db m191549) WM
On North Paris Street at "North" Street, on the right when traveling south on North Paris Street.
World War I
World War II
Korean / Vietnam / Desert Storm
(The names of approximately 530 servicemen are included on the memorial. These names can be viewed at the link included below.) — — Map (db m11235) WM
On County Route 750 E at County Route 2500N, on the right when traveling south on County Route 750 E.
Left Wing:
We stand in deep appreciation for the Liberty we enjoy.
Center:
Pilot Township Memorial
Left Column:
Lloyd Hilleary • Gene Kinney • Robert Keal • Elmer Grimes • Lloyde Coake • Carl Wise • William . . . — — Map (db m17128) HM
Left Panel
Honoring our Firefighters
whose lives were lost in the line of duty
• Albert Shanks - Fallen - February 17, 1915
• Albert Holmes - Fallen - February 17, 1915
• Gene Anderson - Fallen - August 11, 1976
• Wayne . . . — — Map (db m10775) HM
On North Hazel Street south of East Williams Street, on the right when traveling north.
Back of Stone Bench - At Entrance
Dedicated to those who served, and to the principles upon which this great country was founded. This memorial stands in humble gratitude.
Left Section
Korea 1950 - 1953
Heroes of . . . — — Map (db m10755) WM
On North Hazel Street at East Madison Street on North Hazel Street.
Since before the founding of our Republic and throughout our history, American women have fought for freedom selflessly and with little or no recognition for their contributions. — — Map (db m10548) HM
On North Hazel Street south of Cherry Street, on the right when traveling south.
Upper - Center Panel
Honor and Glory to our Fighting Heroes
Condolence to those who’s loved ones have fallen in battle, and a proud though regrettable chapter in Vermilion County’s History of World War 2.
Lower - Center . . . — — Map (db m10722) WM
On Main Street at East West Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
In Honor of
All
Who Have Served
Who Are Serving
Who Will Serve
Left Bench
In Honor of Our Veterans
Right Bench
In Honor of All Patriots
Within glass cases are names of local veterans who have served or . . . — — Map (db m11358) WM
On West High Street west of Mary Street, on the right when traveling west.
Dearborn County
Medal of Honor Citations
Civil War
Name - Awarded
Pvt. William Shepherd - May 3, 1865 •
Pvt. Frank Stolz - July 9, 1894 •
Pvt. David H. Helms - July 26, 1894 •
Pvt. Thomas A. Blasdel - August 11, 1894 •
Pvt. . . . — — Map (db m22171) HM
Near Indiana Toll Road (Interstate 80), on the right when traveling west.
Born 1 December 1969 Killed in the line of duty on the Indiana Toll Road St. Joseph County 4 March 1999 Served the Indiana State Police from 13 December 1998 to 4 March 1999 — — Map (db m88601) HM
On Indiana Toll Road (Interstate 80/90 at milepost 90), on the right when traveling east.
Born 1 December 1969 Killed in the line of duty on the Indiana Toll Road St. Joseph County 4 March 1999 Served the Indiana State Police from 13 December 1998 to 4 March 1999 — — Map (db m272668) HM
On Liberty Street at Fourth Street, on the right when traveling west on Liberty Street.
1826 - - 1926
Fountain County Centennial Memorial
Erected by The Richard Henry Lee Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution in Memory of The Pioneers and Illustrious Dead of Fountain County and In Honor of our Heroes Who Have Defended us in . . . — — Map (db m7907) WM
On Old Indiana 135 0.1 miles south of West Heidleberg Road.
(Confederate Side of Marker):
Morgan's Confederate Dead
Pvt. Greene Bottomer
Pvt. John Dunn Pvt. Albert Womack Eight Unknown Dead Forty Wounded
(On Marker Base): Park Ground Donated by C. B. Hays Family
(Northern Side . . . — — Map (db m9683) HM
On West Main Street at South Washington Street, on the left when traveling west on West Main Street.
In memory of all deceased Veterans of all wars buried in Hendricks County.
(bronze marker:)
Hendricks County
War Memorial
This memorial is dedicated to the Hendricks County servicemen that have answered the call . . . — — Map (db m19451) WM
John R. Kissinger, who lived in Huntington in his latter years, became the first volunteer to subject himself to the bite of an infected mosquito (1900) in an experiment to identify the cause of "Yellow Jack" (Yellow Fever). This successful . . . — — Map (db m239627) HM
On West Washington Street west of North Capitol Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Erected in 1911 in honor of
Robert Dale Owen
By the Women of Indiana in recognition of his efforts to obtain for them educational privileges and legal rights.
Author, Statesman, Politician, Philanthropist.
On East Main Street east of South Broadway Street, on the left when traveling east.
“These heroes are dead.
They died for Liberty - They died for us.
They are at rest.
They sleep in the land they made free.
Under the flag they rendered stainless.
Under the solemn pines.
The sad hemlocks.
The tearful willows.
The . . . — — Map (db m44202) WM
This Memorial erected in Memory of the following soldiers who are buried in this Cemetery.
The exact location of some are unknown. ———————————
Revolutionary War
Thomas Mason • . . . — — Map (db m13280) WM
On Main Street (Indiana Route 56/57) at Ninth Street ( Route 61), on the right when traveling west on Main Street.
Hometown hero and favorite son of Petersburg Indiana. Star baseball player for the Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers from 1943-1961. Original Met from 1962-1963, and managed the New York Mets to a miracle 1969 World Series Championship. Known locally . . . — — Map (db m243608) HM
Near Main Street east of North 3rd Street, on the right when traveling east.
To commemorate our bicentennial year, this plaque is dedicated in honor of Captain Spier Spencer for whom Spencer County was named. He was a hero who lost his life at the Battle of Tippecanoe in 1811. — — Map (db m243594) HM
About 500 Notre Dame alumni gave their lives for their country and peace in World War II, Korea and Vietnam
In memorializing them, we join our prayers to their supreme sacrifice as we inscribe this column
Pro Patria et Pace
For Our Country . . . — — Map (db m12192) HM
On South Court Street at West Jackson Street on South Court Street.
In Loving Memory
World War I
( Left Column )
Clarence Adams • John Adams • Orvil C. Allen • James Anderson • Everett Bedwell • Robert T. Bird • Flossie B. Brownless • Scott Coffman • Charles E. Cooper • Paul Cross
( . . . — — Map (db m21779) WM
On South Wabash Street (Indiana Route 15) at Wabash Riverwalk, on the right when traveling north on South Wabash Street.
Let this memorial forever recognize citizens of Wabash and Wabash County who selflessly dedicated themselves to service for the greater good of their fellow man, community, county, country, and world. — — Map (db m215047) WM
On West Van Buren Street west of Main Street, on the left when traveling west.
( Front / North Side - Memorial )( Right Edge )
__ Brown - Co _ 187 Ind Reg - Watters Brigade • J. Washburn - Co. F 12 Reg. I.V.I. - Co _ 132 Reg. I.V.I. • _ N Hughes - Co. E 30 Reg I.V.I. - Enlisted Sept. 24, 1861 - Discharged . . . — — Map (db m13227) WM
On West Van Buren Street (Business State Road 30) west of South Main Street, on the left when traveling west.
Freedom is not Free
Korean War Memorial
Dedicated to all Who Served
1950 - 1953
We Remember
By: M. Garvey
Those we left there is the cold
We remember We remember
Have no fears of growing old
oh do we remember . . . — — Map (db m13044) WM
On East Van Buren Street (State Road 205) west of Towerview Drive, on the right when traveling west.
To the men of Whitley County who gave their lives during the Viet Nam Conflict so that mankind might live in freedom
Gary M. Archibald • Kinsley B. Brennan • Roger Egolf • Lynn Harris • Max Johnson • Dennis Kneller • Douglas Kreider • Dale E. . . . — — Map (db m80554) HM
On 6th Street west of Adams Street, on the right when traveling west.
Remembering Our Heroes
———————
Our Liberties We Prize
and
Our Rights We Will Maintain
———————
John Thuman - KIA WWII
Billy Cooper - KIA Korea . . . — — Map (db m86994) WM
On Coolbaugh Street at 4th Street, on the left when traveling east on Coolbaugh Street.
Montgomery Co. World War heroes who died in service
William Bryan Ackles • Edward Barnes • Oscar L. Benson • Andrew J. Brown • Frank R. Brown • Estey Harold Brownlee • John Bruce • Marion R. Campbell • Paul Denlinger • Henry H. Fall • . . . — — Map (db m247566) WM
On Elm Street (State Highway 16) at 4th Street, on the right when traveling east on Elm Street.
In honor of
All Eldon Area Veterans
This memorial honors all veterans,
men and women who,
although separated by generations,
valiantly protect our country's freedoms.
The memories of these veterans will
continue to live on whenever . . . — — Map (db m90302) WM
In Memory of the Soldiers of the
1st Regiment Kansas Colored Volunteers
who gave their lives in battle May 18, 1863 near Sherwood, Missouri
Henry Aggleson Pvt Co F •
Greene Allen Pvt Co H •
John Booth Pvt Co H •
Edward Cockerell Pvt . . . — — Map (db m116815) WM
Near 18th Street, on the left when traveling east.
To Honor All Combat
Infantrymen
We were boys and we were young
We became men on that hill we overrun
Some of us lived, many of us died
For a moment with us abide
And join in prayer with me
To honor those of the combat infantry . . . — — Map (db m44169) HM
On 8th Street at Pine Street, on the right when traveling north on 8th Street.
Ralph E. Brown • Norwood N. Burton • Paul C. Carlton • Wm. Chas. Frost • Clarence L. Greenwalt • Isaac N. McCormick • Albert M. McCoy • Robert J. McCray • Ralph I. McQueen • Roy E. Plummer • Haskell Pogue • Thos. J. Powers • Harry H. Renick • Roy W. . . . — — Map (db m65859) WM
On Sheridan Avenue at Forsyth Avenue, on the left when traveling west on Sheridan Avenue.
This statue, honoring the United States Cavalry and its role in the settlement of the West, is located on what was long known as the Cavalry Parade Ground at Fort Riley.
It was constructed in three dimensions through the artistry of the . . . — — Map (db m74313) HM
On Washington Street (U.S. 40) south of 6th Street, on the right when traveling south.
Top Dedicated to all men and women wounded in all our wars Middle right My stone is red for the blood they shed. the medal I bear is my country's way to show they care. If I could be seen by all mankind maybe peace will come in my . . . — — Map (db m43968) HM
On Main Street (State Highway 44) at Lawrence Avenue, on the left when traveling west on Main Street.
The day dawned clear and bright. But September 11, 2001 quickly became one of the darkest days in America's history. As the people of Anthony, Kansas went about their morning business, 19 men steeped in hatred and anger, carried out the evil . . . — — Map (db m62856) WM
