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By K. Linzmeier, May 16, 2013
Brown County Veterans Memorial
1 Minnesota, Brown County, New Ulm — Brown County Veterans Memorial
On South State Street north of 1st South Street, on the left when traveling north.
Dedicated to All Brown County Veterans This memorial is a lasting tribute to past, present and future veterans who served during peacetime and the following conflicts: Indian Wars 1817 - 1898 · Mexican War 1846 - 1848 · American Civil War . . . Map (db m65526) WM
2 Minnesota, Brown County, New Ulm — Lest We Forget
On South State Street south of Center Street, on the right when traveling south.
In 1914, two four-inch naval cannon barrels, each with a pyramid of balls, were placed on the courthouse grounds as a tribute to all Brown County citizens who served their nation in time of conflict. The United States Government reclaimed them in . . . Map (db m66967) HM WM
3 Minnesota, Brown County, Sleepy Eye — Veterans Memorial
On Main Street West (U.S. 14) west of 1st Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
In honor of the Brave Service Men & Women who have defended and continue to defend the United States of America. Sons of John & Mary Broich Chris USNR, Art USNR, Walter USAF, Joseph . . . Map (db m67856) WM
4 Minnesota, Brown County, Springfield — Veterans Memorial
On East Central Street west of Cass Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
In grateful tribute to all men and women of this area who have or will serve in defense of our country.Map (db m68206) WM
5 Minnesota, Brown County, Springfield — Veterans Memorial
Near County Road 24, 0.5 miles east of East End Avenue (County Highway 5), on the right when traveling east.
Proudly, we salute our veterans and pledge eternal gratitude for their sacrifices and gallant preservation of freedom for all. seals of the United States Army • Air Force • Navy • Marine Corps • Coast Guard Dedicated July 4, 1994 . . . Map (db m71172) WM
6 Minnesota, Carlton County, Wrenshall — Evergreen Memorial DriveDedicated October 5, 1947
On Veterans Evergreen Memorial Drive (State Highway 23) at Line Road, on the right when traveling south on Veterans Evergreen Memorial Drive.
In grateful memory of all men and women from Carlton, Pine, and St. Louis Counties, who served in the armed forces of our country during the world wars.Map (db m205012) WM
7 Minnesota, Clay County, Moorhead — Veterans Memorial BridgeMoorhead, MN and Fargo, ND
On U.S. 10.
Red River of the NorthMap (db m43835) HM
8 Minnesota, Cottonwood County, Windom — Lakeview Cemetery Soldiers Memorial
On Lakeview Avenue at 6th Street, on the right when traveling north on Lakeview Avenue.
All Gave Some Some Gave All All veterans are honored and remembered by the Windom Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #3844 Granite monument: La Grange Post No. 79. 61    G.A.R.    65 Women's Relief Corps 61    No. 36. . . . Map (db m234289) WM
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9 Minnesota, Dakota County, Hastings — American Legion Veterans Memorial
Near Sibley Street near 1st Street, on the left when traveling north.
Dedicated to Those Who Have Made the Ultimate Sacrifice for Their Country World War I United States Army Pvt Lucking George J Pvt Nelson William G E 1Lt Russell Thomas Lyle World War II United States . . . Map (db m78480) WM
10 Minnesota, Dakota County, Hastings — Veterans Memorial Levee
Near 1st Street at Ramsey Street.
This levee honors all who served in our nation's armed forces and is dedicated to the eternal memory of those who gave their lives. Hastings, Minnesota 25 July 1981Map (db m47790) HM
11 Minnesota, Dakota County, Mendota Heights — United States War Veterans Memorial
Near Pilot Knob Road (County Road 31) at Acacia Boulevard.
Dedicated to the memory of all United States War Veterans June 25, 1939 Dedicatory Committee United Spanish War Veterans Veterans of Foreign Wars American LegionMap (db m37739) HM
12 Minnesota, Douglas County, Osakis — Osakis Armed Forces MemorialBill Sliper Lion’s Park
On 1st Ave E near Viking Trail (State Highway 27), on the right when traveling south.
Loyalty Honor Duty Integrity In Honor of All Men and Women Who Serve For Those who are Missing or Imprisoned We ask for Mercy, Strength, and Courage Until Their safe return to their Families All Gave Some Lord, I ask for . . . Map (db m205836) WM
13 Minnesota, Goodhue County, Red Wing — Goodhue County Veterans Memorial
On Main Street (U.S. 61) at West Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
Dedicated to those who gave their lives in service to their country. [outline of Goodhue County] Goodhue County Veterans Memorial · May 21, 1988Map (db m52985) HM
14 Minnesota, Grant County, Wendell — Wendell Veterans MemorialOlson Graminske Post 426
On Main Street (State Highway 55) at Minnesota Avenue on Main Street.
. . . Map (db m174381) WM
15 Minnesota, Hennepin County, Excelsior — In Honor of All Who Served and Those Who Died
On Lake Street at 2nd Street on Lake Street.
Army • Navy • Air Force Marines • Coast Guard • Merchant Marines World War I Grant Lorenz US Army Donald Gray US Army Blanchard West US Army Mervin Grover US Army Guy R. Forbes US Army J. Jay Vietz US Army John W. . . . Map (db m63784) WM
16 Minnesota, Hennepin County, Fort Snelling — 1st Infantry DivisionUnited States Army
On Klanska Drive near Covill Drive.
The heart of the U.S. Army is its regular infantry, with lineage going back to 1808. The First Infantry Division is America’s oldest division. In 1918 the soldiers of the 1st won America’s first major battle of WWI at Cantigy. In WWII the 1st . . . Map (db m227827) WM
17 Minnesota, Hennepin County, Fort Snelling — Pride
I walked in his footsteps. —Sgt. Terri Winter, US Army veteran and volunteer, Fort Snelling Memorial Rifle Squad Sgt. Terri Winter, commander of the Fort Snelling Memorial Rifle Squad, 2014 Generations . . . Map (db m232069) HM
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18 Minnesota, Hennepin County, Mound — Veterans Monument
On Shoreline Drive (County Road 15) at Belmont Lane, on the right when traveling east on Shoreline Drive.
Army • Navy • Coast Guard • Marines • Air Force [military service seals] This monument is dedicated to all the men and women who served in times of peace and war. All gave some... some gave all Mound Post #5113 . . . Map (db m60833) HM
19 Minnesota, Hennepin County, Richfield — The Honoring All Veterans Memorial
Near Portland Avenue south of East 64th Street, on the left when traveling south.
This memorial pays tribute to the men and women of this country who are Veterans from all US Military branches – Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Merchant Marines, Coast Guard, and Air Force. The memorial is a place to reflect and thank those who . . . Map (db m57566) WM
20 Minnesota, Kandiyohi County, New London — Veterans Memorial
On Main Street South (State Highway 9) at 1st Avenue Southwest, on the right when traveling south on Main Street South.
Department of the Air Force United States of America MCMXLVII Department of the Navy United States Marine Corps National Guard Department of the Navy United States of America Department of the Army United . . . Map (db m79556) WM
21 Minnesota, Kandiyohi County, Spicer — Veterans Memorial
On Lake Avenue North (County Highway 30) north of Manitoba Street (County Highway 58), on the right when traveling north.
Dedicated to the Veterans of All Wars Who Served Their Country to Protect the Freedom of Humanity Presented by Spicer American Legion Post 545Map (db m77050) WM
22 Minnesota, Kandiyohi County, Willmar — Veteran's Memorial
Near Business U.S. 71, 0.5 miles north of 10th Street Northeast, on the left when traveling north.
. . . Map (db m79429) WM
23 Minnesota, Kandiyohi County, Willmar — Veterans War Memorial
Near Business U.S. 71 at Hawaii Street Northeast, on the right when traveling north.
Sponsored and Erected By Austin F. Hanscom Post 167 The American Legion Willmar, Minnesota In grateful remembrance of those who have died serving our country in war, and in honor of all others who have served in our armed forces. May their . . . Map (db m76412) WM
24 Minnesota, Lincoln County, Lake Benton — In Honor Of Those Who ServedLake Benton Veterans Memorial
On Benton Street east of Grant Street, on the right when traveling east.
far left wall: Civil War Allen Wm. H. · Briffett James · Cooley Nelson T. · Coston Ebenezer · Davidson James · Derby Solomon · Evans Allen · Evans John Q. · Fosgate Clark · Fulkerson Wm. F. · Funk Isaac · George . . . Map (db m228139) WM
25 Minnesota, McLeod County, Brownton — Brownton Veterans Memorial
On 2nd Street North west of 4th Avenue North, on the right when traveling west.
We are filled with pride for all veterans. Army • Navy Marines • Air Force Coast Guard Dedicated by Brownton Legion Post 143 • Legion Auxiliary 143Map (db m69268) WM
26 Minnesota, McLeod County, Glencoe — Glencoe Veterans Memorial
On Oak Leaf Road at Desota Avenue South when traveling west on Oak Leaf Road.
. . . Map (db m70243) WM
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27 Minnesota, McLeod County, Hutchinson — American Legion Veterans Memorial
On Oakland Avenue Southeast, 0.1 miles east of Echo Drive Southeast, on the left when traveling east.
War Veterans Memorial Park · · · Sponsored by American Legion Post No. 96 In Memory of Our Departed ComradesMap (db m70467) WM
28 Minnesota, McLeod County, Hutchinson — McLeod County Veterans Memorial Park
On 1st Avenue Northeast at Adams Street Northeast, on the right when traveling west on 1st Avenue Northeast.
McLeod County Veterans Memorial Park Dedicated to the men and women who answered the call to duty. Serving their country in war time and peace. Never let their sacrifice be forgotten. Civil War 1861 - 1865 We highly resolve . . . Map (db m78791) WM
29 Minnesota, McLeod County, Lester Prairie — Lester Prairie Veterans Memorial
On Central Avenue (County Highway 109) at Juniper Street South, on the left when traveling west on Central Avenue.
Veterans Memorial Ray Kirkpatrick Post #463 "In Honor of All Who Served" United States Army • United States Navy • United States Marine Corp • United States Merchant Marines • United States Air Force • United States Coast . . . Map (db m79686) WM
30 Minnesota, Meeker County, Dassel — Dassel Area Veterans Memorial
On Parker Avenue East (U.S. 12) at Guy Street, on the left when traveling east on Parker Avenue East.
To Honor and Remember All Veterans who served in the Armed Forces of the United States of America seals of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Disabled American Veterans American Legion Dedicated on . . . Map (db m70446) WM
31 Minnesota, Meeker County, Eden Valley — Eden Valley Veterans Memorial
On State Street (State Highway 22) north of Meeker Avenue (State Highway 55), on the left when traveling north.
To Honor and Remember All Veterans Who Served in the Armed Forces of the United States of America Dedicated 2008Map (db m70337) WM
32 Minnesota, Meeker County, Forest City — Forest City War Memorial
On State Highway 24 at milepost 6 at County Highway 2, on the left when traveling north on State Highway 24.
In Grateful Memory of Those Who Served in World War II • 1st Lt. Donald I. Booth Born Dec. 8, 1921 Died June 5, 1944 • P.F.C. Robert Caswell Born Mar. 13, 1925 Died July 23, 1944 • S/Sgt. Edward O. Johnson Born Nov. . . . Map (db m78680) WM
33 Minnesota, Meeker County, Kingston — Kingston Veterans Memorial
On County Highway 27 at 722nd Avenue (County Highway 19), on the right when traveling east on County Highway 27.
(POW/MIA Logo ) (Military Service Emblems) Coast Guard • Navy • Marines • Army • Air ForceMap (db m75066) WM
34 Minnesota, Meeker County, Litchfield — Legion Memorial Park
On South Sibley Avenue (County Highway 22) at South Ripley Drive, on the right when traveling south on South Sibley Avenue.
Legion Memorial Park 1994 In Memory Of And Dedicated To Veterans Of All Wars American Legion Post 104Map (db m70837) WM
35 Minnesota, Meeker County, Watkins — Veterans Park
On Veterans Drive west of Central Avenue South (County Highway 2), on the right when traveling west.
Honoring All Our Veterans Veterans Park Dedicated Monday, May 28, 1990Map (db m70321) WM
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36 Minnesota, Murray County, Currie — Currie Veterans Memorial
On Mill Street, 0.2 miles north of 1st Street, on the left when traveling south.
Lest We Forget, Some Gave All, All Gave Some. In Honor of All Men and Women Who Served Our Country. This Veterans Memorial is Dedicated to Them. Paver names (by column): PVT Lionel Boudreau, USA, WWI LT Katherine R . . . Map (db m229816) WM
37 Minnesota, Nicollet County, St. Peter — Nicollet County Veterans Memorial
On South Minnesota Avenue (State Highway 99) south of West Mulberry Street, on the left when traveling south.
This memorial is dedicated to all the men and women from Nicollet County who served their country in the military service. ——————— Donated by Mrs. Maurice (E. Luella) Anthony . . . Map (db m65956) WM
38 Minnesota, Pine County, Sandstone — Sandstone Area Veterans Memorial
On Main Street (County Road 64) at 4th Street, on the left when traveling north on Main Street.
In honor and in memory of all men and women who served in the Armed Forces of the United States of AmericaMap (db m12826) HM
39 Minnesota, Ramsey County, Saint Paul, Riverview — Saint Paul AMVETS Memorial
Near Harriet Island Road.
The Members of AMVETS Post #5 dedicate this memorial to all American Veterans with whom we are proud to have served. The mission of our post is to Promote awareness of the Contributions and Sacrifices made by Mexican American . . . Map (db m234177) WM
40 Minnesota, Redwood County, Morgan — Veterans Memorial
On Vernon Avenue near 3rd Street.
To Honor and Remember All Veterans who Served in the Armed Forces of the United States of America Army • Navy Air Force • Marines Coast Guard Erected and Presented to the Morgan Community by the Members of . . . Map (db m70642) WM
41 Minnesota, Redwood County, Morton — Lower Sioux Veterans Memorial
On Reservation Highway 1, 0.2 miles west of County Highway 2, on the right when traveling west.
Dedicated to All Lower Sioux Veterans Raymond Coursolle Norman Dow Louis Hemminger George WabashaMap (db m70124) WM
42 Minnesota, Renville County, Buffalo Lake — Veterans Memorial
On U.S. 212 at 525th Avenue (County Road 51), on the right when traveling west on U.S. 212.
In honor of those who served our country. Military Service Emblems 1991Map (db m69296) WM
43 Minnesota, Renville County, Fairfax — Veterans Memorial
On 2nd Avenue Southeast west of 1st Street Southeast, on the left when traveling west.
A Tribute to All Who Have Served Us in War and Peace Making Us Proud to Be Americans US Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #8459 US American Legion Post #205 For God and CountryMap (db m78637) WM
44 Minnesota, Saint Louis County, Duluth, Canal Park — Northwoods Sailors
Near Canal Park Drive/North Shore Scenic Drive south of East Morse Street when traveling south.
Department of the Navy • United States of America — Navy Operational Support Center • Duluth, Minnesota May all who pass this memorial recognize the brave men and women who have served in the United States Navy. This memorial stands . . . Map (db m5818) HM
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45 Minnesota, Saint Louis County, Hermantown — Sunrise Memorial Park War Memorial
On West Arrowhead Road at Miller Trunk Highway (U.S. 53) on West Arrowhead Road.
This memorial is dedicated to peace and to man's search for it. ...and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, ...Nation shall not lift up sword against Nation, neither shall they learn war anymore.               . . . Map (db m43710) HM
46 Minnesota, Saint Louis County, Hibbing, Kelly Lake — In Abiding Love
Near Dillion Road north of West 41st Street (U.S. 169), on the right when traveling north.
In abiding love, gratitude, and honor, the people of Hibbing dedicate this memorial to the men and women who served their country in all wars. Erected 1956 A.D. by the Veterans Memorial Fund Committee • Robert J. . . . Map (db m26554) HM
47 Minnesota, Scott County, Belle Plaine — Veterans Memorial
On East Church Street east of North Walnut Street (Minnesota Highway 25), on the left when traveling east.
In Memory of All Veterans Buried In This Cemetery American Legion Post 144 Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6202Map (db m73184) WM
48 Minnesota, Scott County, Belle Plaine — Veterans Memorial
On South Ash Street south of East Enterprise Drive, on the left when traveling south.
In Memory of All Veterans Buried In This Cemetery American Legion Post 144 Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6202Map (db m73210) WM
49 Minnesota, Scott County, Belle Plaine — Veterans Memorial
On East Raven Street east of East Enterprise Drive, on the right when traveling east.
In Memory of All Veterans Buried In This Cemetery American Legion Post 144 Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6202Map (db m73286) WM
50 Minnesota, Scott County, Shakopee — Shakopee Soldiers Monument
Near County Highway 101 at Sarazin Street.
This monument is dedicated to those from Shakopee who died while in military service of our country. [emblems of the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Ladies Auxiliary V.F.W., American Legion Auxiliary] W. . . . Map (db m49792) HM
51 Minnesota, Sibley County, Henderson — Veterans Memorial
On North 8th Street north of Fort Road, on the right when traveling north.
In Honor of the Men and Women Who Served Our CountryMap (db m72343) WM
52 Minnesota, Stearns County, Paynesville — Veterans Memorial
Near Cemetery Road, 0.9 miles west of Minnesota Highway 23, on the right when traveling west.
In Memory of the Area Veterans Who Served Honorably - 1986 - Paynesville American Legion Post 271Map (db m78826) WM
53 Minnesota, Steele County, Owatonna — State Schoolers U.S. Military Memorial
On West Hills Circle north of Dunnell Drive, on the right when traveling north.
In honor of all "State Schoolers" who served in the U.S. Military and those listed below known to have given their lives in defense of our country 1886-1970 Harold Betin · Marvin Charnell · Edward Fuller · Owen Garlinghouse · Howard . . . Map (db m196945) WM
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54 Minnesota, Steele County, Owatonna — The Story of the Three T-38 Talon Thunderbird Jets
On West Frontage Road (County Road 23) 0.8 miles north of 26 Street NW, on the right when traveling south.
In 1996,the City of Owatonna acquired one of these jet planes from the U.S. Air Force to be used as a monument at the airport. The cost of the project exceeded the City's budget at that time, and the plane was put in storage. In 1997, . . . Map (db m140965) HM
55 Minnesota, Steele County, Owatonna — The T-38 Talon Thunderbird Jets are moved to Owatonna Degner Regional Airport
On West Frontage Road (County Road 23) 0.8 miles north of 26th Street NW, on the right when traveling south.
After Heritage Halls closed in 2001, the future of the museum was unclear, and the City of Owatonna felt the planes should be moved. The Owatonna airport was the natural and appropriate location for the jets. Buzz Kaplan had spent many hours at . . . Map (db m140969) HM
56 Minnesota, Wabasha County, Lake City — Gold Star Memorial
On North Lakeshore Drive (U.S. 61 / 63) at North Park Street, on the right when traveling north on North Lakeshore Drive.
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57 Minnesota, Wabasha County, Lake City — Louis McCahill Memorial Park
On South Lakeshore Drive (U.S. 61) at West Dwelle Street, on the left when traveling south on South Lakeshore Drive.
Dedicated in grateful memory of her son and all others who made the supreme sacrifice and all who served in defense of their country in World War I 1917 • 1918 World War II 1941 • 1945 Korean War 1950 • 1954 by Mary . . . Map (db m52092) HM
58 Minnesota, Wabasha County, Wabasha — Veterans Memorial
On Pembroke Avenue (State Highway 60) at Hiawatha Drive East (County Road 30), on the left when traveling south on Pembroke Avenue.
Dedicated to those who Served and SacrificedMap (db m45488) HM
59 Minnesota, Washington County, Stillwater — Stillwater Veterans Memorial
Near Pine Street West west of Third Street South (County Highway 23), on the right when traveling west.
Veterans Memorial Dedicated 2004 These plaques form a Wall of Honor that bears the names of the more than 100 service personnel who attended Stillwater area schools and lost their lives in times of war. Veterans, living or dead, . . . Map (db m72031) WM
60 Minnesota, Winona County, Winona — U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Winona
On Lake Park Drive east of Main Street (State Highway 43), on the right when traveling east.
This anchor is from the Coast Guard cutter, Winona, which was commissioned on August 15, 1946. It was home ported most of its life at Port Angeles, Washington. It served part of the time on patrol in the Bering Sea and off the coast of Vietnam. . . . Map (db m126793) WM
61 Minnesota, Wright County, Waverly — Veterans Memorial
On Atlantic Avenue (County Highway 9) west of North 5th Street, on the left when traveling west.
Dedicated to the Men and Women of the Armed Forces Who Served Their Country in Times of Peace and War American Legion Charles Claessens Post 305 and Auxiliary Unit Waverly MN This Memorial is Donated in Memory of . . . Map (db m78753) WM
 
 
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