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Gold Star Families Historical Markers

Monuments honoring Gold Star Families who have lost loved ones while serving in the United States Armed Forces. Includes all Gold Star memorials.
 
By Sandra Hughes Tidwell, December 20, 2023
Gold Star Families Memorial Monument - Front
1 ► Alabama, Morgan County, Decatur — Gold Star Families Memorial Monument —
This monument honors, recognizes, and serves Gold Star Families and the legacy of their Loved Ones who have paid the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the Armed Forces of the United States of America. The Homeland panel depicts images . . . — — Map (db m238049) HM WM
2 ► Arkansas, White County, Beebe — Beebe Gold Star Family Memorial Monument —
This monument pays tribute to the sacrifices made by families who lost a loved one in military services to the United States of America. The heritage and patriotism of the Beebe community is depicted in the first scene. The second scene . . . — — Map (db m183679) WM
3 ► California, Riverside County, Riverside, Eastside — Veterans Park Gold Star Memorial —
A tribute to Gold Star Families whose loved ones paid the ultimate price defending the United States of America. — — Map (db m303844) WM
4 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, Madison, Madison Center — Gold Star Family Memorial —
The town of Madison wishes to express our thoughts, prayers and eternal gratitude toward Gold Star mothers and their families. Our sons and daughters died while serving our nation in time of war or conflict these brave warriors made the ultimate . . . — — Map (db m246965) WM
5 ► Delaware, New Castle County, New Castle, New Castle Hundred — Gold Star Families Memorial Monument — A tribute to Mothers, Fathers, and Gold Star Families who sacrificed a Loved One for our Freedom. — Homeland • Family • Patriot • Sacrifice —
This monument pays tribute to the sacrifices made by Gold Star Families who lost a Loved One in military service to the United States of America. The heritage and patriotism of the State of Delaware is depicted in the first panel; site of . . . — — Map (db m271833) WM
6 ► Florida, Indian River County, Vero Beach — Heroes All — Veterans Memorial Island Sanctuary —
The Cenotaph nameplates on these markers honor those residents from Indian River Country who paid the Supreme Sacrifice In Defense Of Our Country. ★ The grove of trees that flank the Cenotaphs is dedicated in honor of Gold Star families . . . — — Map (db m188114) WM
7 ► Florida, Palm Beach County, Palm Beach — Gold Star Memorial —
Gold Star Memorial A tribute to Gold Star Families whose loved ones paid the ultimate price defending the United States of America; their sacrifice will not be forgotten. Dedicated to the residents who have served the United States of . . . — — Map (db m292603) WM
8 ► Florida, St. Lucie County, Port St. Lucie — Gold Star Families Memorial Monument — Veterans Memorial Park — Port St. Lucie, Florida —
This monument is in tribute to and honors families who lost one or more loved ones in the Armed Forces of the United States of America. The first panel depicts their homeland, The United States of America. The second panel . . . — — Map (db m200925) WM
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9 ► Illinois, DuPage County, Glen Ellyn — Gold Star Mothers —
American Legion Auxiliary In honor of the Gold Star Mothers 1968 — — Map (db m302859) HM
10 ► Illinois, DuPage County, Naperville — Gold Star Families Memorial Monument — A tribute to Gold Star Families and Relatives who sacrificed a Loved One for our Freedom. — Homeland • Family • Patriot • Sacrifice —
This monument honors, recognizes and serves Gold Star Families and the legacy of their Loved Ones who have paid the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the Armed Forces of the United States of America. The Homeland panel depicts images . . . — — Map (db m305201) WM
11 ► Illinois, DuPage County, Wheaton — Gold Star Families Memorial —
Celebrating the U.S. Military's proud tradition of sacrifice for freedom and democracy — — Map (db m288833) WM
12 ► Kansas, Johnson County, Olathe — Gold Star Families Memorial Monument — A tribute to Gold Star Families and Relatives who sacrificed a Loved One for our Freedom — Homeland • Family • Patriot • Sacrifice —
Plaque on ground: This monument honors, recognizes and serves Gold Star Families and the legacy of their Loved Ones who have paid the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the Armed Forces of the United States of America. The Homeland . . . — — Map (db m312560) WM
13 ► Kansas, Sedgwick County, Wichita — Gold Star Families — Spouses • Children • Parents • Siblings —
In Memory Of Our Loved Ones You Will Never Be Forgotten Freedom Is Not Free Dedicated Nov. 2003 — — Map (db m56723) WM
14 ► Kentucky, Franklin County, Frankfort — Gold Star Families Memorial Monument —
A tribute to Gold Star Families and Relatives who sacrificed a Loved One for our Freedom. The sun shines bright on my old Kentucky home...... The solemn pride that must be yours, to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar . . . — — Map (db m194262) WM
15 ► Kentucky, Jessamine County, Nicholasville — Gold Star Family Memorial —
"Dedicated to the families left to remember and honor the sacrifice of their loved ones in the service and cause of freedom to a grateful nation" — — Map (db m253612) WM
16 ► Kentucky, Oldham County, La Grange — Oldham County History Center —
Road Warrior Sculpture — This sculpture represents Oldham County native and WWII veteran, Dr. E. Bruce Heilman (1926-2019). When Bruce Heilman turned 86 he circled the lower 48 states on his Marine issue Harley, traveling 9,200 miles to bring . . . — — Map (db m223387) HM
17 ► Kentucky, Shelby County, Shelbyville — Gold Star Families Memorial Monument —
This monument honors, recognizes, and serves Gold Star Families and the legacy of their Loved Ones who have paid the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the Armed Forces of the United States of America. The Homeland panel depicts images . . . — — Map (db m269220) WM
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18 ► Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Downtown — Louisiana Gold Star Families Memorial —
The Louisiana Gold Star Families Memorial Monument pays tribute to Families who lost a Loved One in the service of the United States Armed Forces. The Homeland panel represents the state of Louisiana. The state seal features a pelican tearing . . . — — Map (db m126714) WM
19 ► Maine, Androscoggin County, Lewiston — Gold Star Families Memorial —
Dedicated to Gold Star Families Gold Star Mothers The term "Gold Star Mothers" applies to mothers whose sons or daughters died while in service to our country. The Gold Star symbolizes the honor and glory accorded a person for . . . — — Map (db m186040) WM
20 ► Maryland, Anne Arundel County, Annapolis — Gold Star Families Monument —
[Front:] Gold Star Families Memorial Monument A tribute to Gold Star Mothers, Fathers, and Relatives who sacrificed a Loved One for our Freedom. [Back of Monument:] "To Recognize The . . . — — Map (db m127928) WM
21 ► Maryland, Anne Arundel County, Severna Park — Gold Star Family Memorial —
A Tribute to the Severna Park Heroes who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. Never forget these brave heroes who have made the ultimate sacrifice defending the United States of America.

Eric Matthew . . . — — Map (db m246058) WM
22 ► Maryland, Baltimore County, Parkton — Gold Star Families — ⭐ —
A tribute to recognize the sacrifices made by the mothers, fathers and family members whose sons and daughters served for the freedom of America — — Map (db m240369) WM
23 ► Maryland, Cecil County, North East — In Honor of Gold Star Families —
For the loss of their loved ones in service to our country. Their loss can never be forgotten. — — Map (db m247485) WM
24 ► Maryland, Harford County, Havre de Grace — Gold Star Families Memorial Monument —
The monument is in tribute to and honors families who lost one or more loved ones serving in the Armed Forces of the United States. The first panel depicts their homeland Harford County and Havre de Grace Maryland of the United States of . . . — — Map (db m164066) WM
25 ► Maryland, Queen Anne's County, Stevensville — Gold Star Memorial —

A tribute to Gold Star Families whose loved one paid the ultimate price defending the United States of America

Sponsored By
Kent Island Garden Club
In Cooperation with
Kent Island American Legion . . . — — Map (db m275289) WM
26 ► Michigan, Barry County, Hastings — The American Gold Star Family —
We proudly stand for our family, That served and have now died. Memories are all we have, A tear in all our eyes. They knew what they signed on to do. They answered duty's call. The honor of the uniform, They fought for one and all. . . . — — Map (db m216398) WM
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27 ► Michigan, Bay County, Bay City — Gold Star Families Memorial Monument —
A tribute to Gold Star Families and Relatives who sacrificed a Loved One for our Freedom. Family - Patriot - Homeland - Sacrifice Michigan Gold Star Families Memorial Monument The monument is in tribute to and honors Michigan families . . . — — Map (db m255470) WM
28 ► Missouri, Cole County, Jefferson City — Gold Star Families Memorial Monument —
This monument honors, recognizes, and serves Gold Star Families and the legacy of their Loved Ones who have paid the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the Armed Forces of the United States of America. The Homeland panel depicts images . . . — — Map (db m251796) WM
29 ► Missouri, Cole County, Jefferson City — Gold Star Memorial —
A tribute to the Gold Star Families whose loved one paid the ultimate price defending the United States of America — — Map (db m144630) WM
30 ► Missouri, Dunklin County, Kennett — Gold Star Memorial —
A tribute to Gold Star Families whose Loved one paid the ultimate price defending the United States of America — — Map (db m307479) WM
31 ► Missouri, Taney County, Point Lookout — The Missouri Gold Star Families Memorial —
This wall honors Gold Star Families of Missouri (those who have lost family members who died while in service to our country), preserves the memory of the fallen, and stands as a stark reminder that freedom is not free. The scenes on each . . . — — Map (db m246414) WM
32 ► New Hampshire, Hillsborough County, Manchester, Downtown — The New England Gold Star Mothers Statue —
Honors Families Who Have Lost A Son or Daughter Serving in the Armed Forces of the United States of America — — Map (db m307173) WM
33 ► New Jersey, Cape May County, Middle Township, Cape May Court House — Gold Star Mothers Memorial —

In Honor of the
Gold Star Mothers
of Cape May County — — Map (db m273380) WM
34 ► New Jersey, Monmouth County, Holmdel — New Jersey Gold Star Family Monument — September 27, 2015 —
Dedicated to the Families of those who have fallen in all Wars and Conflicts throughout our history. We honor them all. The New Jersey Gold Star Family Monument Foundation Mission Statement To create a tranquil setting that is . . . — — Map (db m209026) WM
35 ► New Mexico, Bernalillo County, Albuquerque — New Mexico Gold Star Mothers Memorial —
A Gold Star Mother is a mother whose son or daughter died while on active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States of America, or died as a result of such service, or was missing in action. — — Map (db m311741) WM
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36 ► New York, Chenango County, Smyrna — Gold   ★  Star —
Family Memorial A Tribute To Gold Star Families. Never Forget These Brave Heroes Who Made The Ultimate Sacrifice Defending The United States Of America — — Map (db m306097) WM
37 ► New York, Erie County, Kenmore, Town of Tonawanda — "Fountain of Memories" —
Dedicated to the Gold Star Mothers of the Niagara Frontier — — Map (db m270889) WM
38 ► New York, Seneca County, Ovid — Gold Star Families Memorial Monument —
Ε Tribute To Gold Star Families And Relatives Who Sacrificed A Loved One For Our Freedom (Back Of The Monument) A Letter From President Lincoln To A Gold Star Mother Executive Mansion Washington, November 21, 1864 . . . — — Map (db m304393) WM
39 ► New York, Suffolk County, Hauppauge — Gold Star Families War Memorial —
. . . — — Map (db m121032) WM
40 ► North Carolina, Carteret County, Beaufort — Cateret County Gold Star Families Memorial Monument —
This monument honors, recognizes, and serves Gold Star Families and the legacy of their Loved Ones who have paid the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the Armed Forces of the United States of America. Homeland - This panel depicts images . . . — — Map (db m225907) WM
41 ► Ohio, Auglaize County, Wapakoneta — Gold Star Families Memorial Monument —
This monument honors, recognizes, and serves Gold Star Families and the legacy of their Loved Ones who have paid the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the Armed Forces of the United States America. The Homeland panel depicts images . . . — — Map (db m239732) WM
42 ► Ohio, Erie County, Sandusky — Gold Star Families Memorial —
In honor of those families who gave their sons and daughters to defend America — — Map (db m204599) WM
43 ► Ohio, Franklin County, Grove City, Woodlawn — Gold Star Families Memorial —
A tribute to Mothers, Fathers and Gold Star Families who sacrificed a Loved One for our Freedom Throughout history, brave women and men of our community made the ultimate sacrifice to protect the freedom of all Americans. . . . — — Map (db m137654) WM
44 ► Ohio, Monroe County, Beallsville, Sunsbury Township — Gold Star Families Memorial Monument —
A tribute to Gold Star Families and Relatives who sacrificed a Loved One for our Freedom. Homeland • Family • Patriot • Grace To Those Who Gave • Sacrifice Gold Star Families Memorial Monument This monument honors, recognizes, and serves . . . — — Map (db m247653) WM
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45 ► Ohio, Montgomery County, Riverside — Gold Star Families Memorial Monument —
A tribute to Gold Star Families and Relatives who sacrificed a Loved One for our Freedom HOMELAND [The first panel has an image of Mount Rushmore.] FAMILY [The second panel has a silhouette of a family, parents with . . . — — Map (db m183593) WM
46 ► Ohio, Richland County, Mansfield — Gold Star Families Monument —
The purpose of the Mansfield Ohio Gold Star Families Memorial Monument is to honor Gold Star Families, preserve the memory of the fallen, and stand as a stark reminder that freedom is not free. This stunning black granite monument features two . . . — — Map (db m181455) WM
47 ► Ohio, Shelby County, Sidney — Gold Star Families Memorial —
In remembrance of Gold Star families who sacrificed a loved one for our freedom Freedom is not free — — Map (db m166780) WM
48 ► Ohio, Wood County, Bowling Green — Gold Star Families Memorial Monument —
A Tribute to Gold Star Families and Relatives Who sacrificed a loved one for our freedom — — Map (db m193389) WM
49 ► Ohio, Wood County, Perrysburg — Gold Star Families Memorial Monument —
The monument is in tribute to and honors families who lost one or more loved ones serving in the Armed Forces of the United States. The first panel depicts their homeland Harford County and Havre de Grace Maryland of the United States of America. . . . — — Map (db m200270) WM
50 ► Ohio, Wood County, Perrysburg — Northwest Ohio Gold Star Families Memorial —
This monument honors, recognizes, and serves Gold Star Families and the legacy of their Loved Ones who have paid the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the Armed Forces of the United States. The Homeland panel depicts images representing . . . — — Map (db m258031) WM
51 ► Pennsylvania, Chester County, Phoenixville — Herschel Woodrow "Woody" Williams — United States Marine Corps Reserve —
Hershel Woodrow "Woody" Williams trained as a demolition sergeant, which meant he knew how to use flamethrowers and detonate explosives. He served in the Pacific Theater during WWII and would see combat on the islands of Guam and Iwo Jima. . . . — — Map (db m275184) HM WM
52 ► Pennsylvania, Chester County, Valley Forge — Pennsylvania Gold Star Families Memorial —
A tribute to Those Who Sacrificed A Loved One for our Freedom To recognize the sacrifices made by Families who gave their Sons and Daughters for the Freedom of America HOMELAND [The first panel has an image of a Civil War-era . . . — — Map (db m224661) WM
53 ► Pennsylvania, Lycoming County, Williamsport — Gold Star Families Memorial —
A tribute to Gold Star Families and Relatives who sacrificed a Loved One for our Freedom This monument honors, recognizes, and serves Gold Star Families and the legacy of their Loved Ones who have paid the ultimate sacrifice while . . . — — Map (db m200258) WM
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54 ► Pennsylvania, Somerset County, Stoystown, Shade Township — Gold Star Memorial —
A tribute to Gold Star Families whose loved one paid the ultimate price defending the United States of America — — Map (db m303452) WM
55 ► South Carolina, Charleston County, Mount Pleasant — South Carolina Gold Star Families Memorial Monument —
This monument is in tribute to families who have lost loved ones in the Armed Forces of the United States Homeland scenes of South Carolina, The Palmetto State, From mountains to Capital to coast. Family Family's farewell to soldier . . . — — Map (db m224020) HM WM
56 ► South Carolina, Florence County, Florence — Gold Star Family Monument — Florence Veterans Park —
The Gold Star Family Monument recognizes the pain, grief, and agony that Gold Star Family members endure with the death of a parent, child, spouse, sibling, or other loved ones who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the United States . . . — — Map (db m149949) WM
57 ► South Carolina, Richland County, Columbia, Midtown - Downtown — South Carolina Gold Star Families —
Dedicated to South Carolina’s Gold Star Families Mothers • Brothers • Daughters • Wives Sisters • Fathers • Husbands • Sons on National Gold Star Family Day September 24, 2000 — — Map (db m226621) WM
58 ► South Dakota, Minnehaha County, Sioux Falls — Gold Star Families Memorial Monument —
This monument honors, recognizes and serves Gold Star Families and the legacy of their Loved Ones who have paid the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the armed forces of the United States of America. The Homeland panel depicts images . . . — — Map (db m208037) WM
59 ► Tennessee, Davidson County, Nashville, Bellevue — We will not forget —
In memory of our military men and women who sacrificed all. In honor of the sacrifices of our Gold Star families. We will not forget — — Map (db m247970) WM
60 ► Tennessee, Sullivan County, Kingsport — Gold Star Families Memorial Monument — Monument Description Plaque —
This monument is in tribute to and in honor of the families in Tennessee who lost one or more loved ones that served or were serving to protect our freedoms in the Armed Forces of the United States of America. The first panel depicts our . . . — — Map (db m297031) WM
61 ► Texas, Aransas County, Rockport — Gold Star Families —
LCpl George L Dramis In honor of these families who gave their sons and daughters to defend America. — — Map (db m212391) WM
62 ► Texas, Guadalupe County, Marion — In Recognition —
A Gold Star Family is the immediate family member of a fallen Service Member who died while serving in a time of conflict — — Map (db m197221) WM
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63 ► Texas, Parker County, Weatherford — Parker County Gold Star Family Memorial Monument —
U.S. Army General William Hood Simpson 19 May 1888 - 15 Aug. 1980 Born near Weatherford, he earned an appointment to the U.S. Military Academy in 1905, and graduated in 1909. While often overlooked in the history of the European Theater of . . . — — Map (db m175061) WM
64 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Draper — Gold Star Families Memorial Monument —
This monument honors, recognizes, and serves Gold Star Families and the legacy of their Loved Ones who have paid the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the Armed Forces of the United States of America. The Homeland panel depicts images . . . — — Map (db m291540) WM
65 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Capitol Hill — Gold Star Hill —
This monument stands on the site of the original Gold Star Hill, which was dedicated in 1934 by The Utah Chapter of the American Gold Star Mothers. Formed in 1928 by a component of the Service Star Legion and originally composed of women whose . . . — — Map (db m245947) HM
66 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, The Avenues — Gold Star Mothers Memorial —
In loving memory of all Gold Star Mothers, past, present and future. — — Map (db m263192) WM
67 ► Utah, Washington County, St. George — Gold Star Families Memorial Monument —
This monument honors, recognizes, and serves Gold Star Families and the legacy of their Loved Ones who have paid the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the Armed Forces of the United States of America. The Homeland panel depicts the City of . . . — — Map (db m266916) WM
68 ► Virginia, Bedford County, Bedford — Gold Star Families Memorial Monument — National D-Day Memorial —
[front] A tribute to Gold Star Mothers, Fathers, and Relatives who sacrificed a Loved One for our Freedom. [reverse] Homeland, Family, Patriot, Sacrifice — — Map (db m241530) WM
69 ► Virginia, Bedford County, Bedford — Gold Star Family Memorial Garden — National D-Day Memorial —
By design separate and modest in scope, this garden exists to recognize the irreplaceable loss experienced by families whose parents, children, spouses, and siblings die in battle. Planted away from the components of the Memorial that deal with the . . . — — Map (db m241967) HM WM
70 ► Virginia, Lexington — Gold Star Families Memorial Monument —
This monument honors, recognizes, and serves Gold Star Families and the legacy of their Loved Ones who have paid the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the Armed Forces of the United States of America. The Homeland panel depicts images . . . — — Map (db m254340) WM
71 ► Virginia, Norfolk — Gold Star Families Memorial Monument —
This monument honors, recognizes and serves Gold Star Families and the legacy of their Loved Ones who have paid the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the Armed Forces of the United States of America. The Homeland panel depicts images . . . — — Map (db m303976) WM
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72 ► West Virginia, Kanawha County, Charleston — Gold Star Families Memorial Monument — A tribute to Gold Star Families and Relatives —
This monument honors, recognizes, and serves Gold Star Families and the legacy of their Loved Ones who have paid the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the Armed Forces of the United States of America. The Homeland panel features images . . . — — Map (db m178824) WM
73 ► West Virginia, Marion County, Fairmont — Gold Star Families Memorial Monument —
A tribute to Gold Star Mothers, Fathers, and Relatives who sacrificed a Loved One for our Freedom. (Reverse): Remembrance, Family, Patriot, Hometown — — Map (db m175296) WM
74 ► West Virginia, Marshall County, Moundsville — Gold Star Families Memorial Monument — A tribute to Gold Star Families and Relatives who sacrificed a Loved One for our Freedom. — Homeland • Patriot • Sacrifice —
"A limb has fallen from the family tree I hear a voice that whispers, "Grieve not for me. Remember the best times, the laughter, the songs. The good life I lived while I was strong. Continue my heritage, I'm counting on you. . . . — — Map (db m196479) WM
75 ► West Virginia, Ohio County, Wheeling — Gold Star Families Memorial Monument — A tribute to Gold Star Families and Relatives who sacrificed a Loved One for our Freedom. — Homeland • Family • Patriot • Sacrifice —
Throughout America today, we honor the dead of our wars. We recall their valor and their sacrifices. We remember they gave their lives so that others might live. Ronald Reagan
Gold Star Families Memorial . . . — — Map (db m196366) WM
76 ► West Virginia, Wetzel County, New Martinsville — Remembering the Military Fallen —
American Gold Star Mothers Inc West Virginia — — Map (db m296729) WM
77 ► West Virginia, Wood County, Vienna — Gold Star Families Memorial Monument —
The monument pays tribute and honors the families of those who sacrificed one or more of their loved ones in the armed forces of the United States for our freedom. The first scene represents Vienna, the home town of many American soldiers. . . . — — Map (db m302211) WM
 
 
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Nov. 12, 2026