Near Montford Landing Road near Lejeune Boulevard.
Honoring the men
who gave their lives in Lebanon
1982 - 1984
May we always remember
those who are ready
to protect our freedom
Commissioned by
the people of Jacksonville
North Carolina
Dedicated
October 23, 1986
On the . . . — — Map (db m24019) HM
On Lejeune Boulevard (State Highway 24) near the Main Gate for Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune, on the right when traveling east. Reported missing.
Established 1 May 1941 by the U. S. Marine Corps for amphibious training. Named for Lt. Gen. John A. Lejeune, USMC, 13th Commandant, 1920 - 1929. — — Map (db m23693) HM
On Marine Boulevard (Route 17) at Bell Fork Road (North Carolina Highway 1308), on the right when traveling north on Marine Boulevard.
Governor, 1836-41, the first in N.C. elected by popular vote, first president of Wilmington and Weldon Railroad. Birthplace was 2 mi. W. — — Map (db m23553) HM
On New Bern Highway (U.S. 17), on the right when traveling south on New Bern Highway.
Named for J. V. Hofmann. Research forest of 80,000 acres in Jones & Onslow counties. Acquired, 1934, for use by North Carolina State University. — — Map (db m23702) HM
Near New Bern Highway (U.S. 17), on the right when traveling south.
In honor of
James Melville Jones
Here, early on the morning of April 17, 1972, Jimmy Jones died in a forest fire burning across the Pocosin. While moving equipment he became trapped when a wind - shift brought the fire back on him.
This . . . — — Map (db m23735) HM
Near New Bern Highway (U.S. 17), on the right when traveling south.
In recognition of
Julius Valentine Hofmann
This Hofmann Forest, a 78,000 acre tract established in 1934 and dedicated to demonstrate sound forestry education and practice, is the result of the pioneering vision, energy and resourcefullness . . . — — Map (db m23732) HM
On Lejeune Boulevard (State Highway 24) at Montford Landing Road, on the right when traveling east on Lejeune Boulevard.
Recruit training depot for black Marines, 1942-49. Renamed 1974 Camp Johnson for Sgt. Maj. Gilbert Johnson, drill instructor. One mi. SE. — — Map (db m23689) HM
Near Montford Landing Road at Lejeune Boulevard, on the left when traveling south.
Acquired by the government with the rest of Camp Lejeune, Montford Point became the site of the first training camp for African American Marines. Executive Order 8802, issued by President Franklin Roosevelt on June 25, 1941, ensured full . . . — — Map (db m77114) HM
On Robert L. Wilson Boulevard at Curtis Road, on the right when traveling east on Robert L. Wilson Boulevard.
(first marker)
"Dedicated to the brave souls who freely gave their lives while defending our freedom. They live on in our memory, may they rest in peace."
Marine Corps Air Station New River was founded in 1944 World War II, and during . . . — — Map (db m226079) HM WM
Near Montford Landing Road near Lejeune Boulevard.
Steel Beam From World Trade Center
Dedicated July 4, 2003
Presented by The Fire Family Transport Foundation of the NYC Fire Department
For the 343 Firefighters who fought a Battle in New York City on September 11, 2001
To the Marines who . . . — — Map (db m226080) WM
On South Marine Boulevard (Business U.S. 17) at Old Bridge Street, on the right when traveling east on South Marine Boulevard.
Federal gunboat Ellis attacked this town Nov. 23, 1862, then ran aground downstream. It was abandoned under Confederate crossfire. — — Map (db m77113) HM
On Riverview Street at Tallman Street, on the right when traveling south on Riverview Street.
Onslow County,
The City of Jacksonville and WCTI-TV 12
honor the men and women of
Eastern North Carolina
who served in Operation Desert Storm.
This tribute serves as a lasting reminder of
your excellence performed in the line of . . . — — Map (db m77112) WM
