Henderson County Veteran's Memorial - Athens, TX
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N 32° 12.775 W 095° 52.835
15S E 228493 N 3567676
Located in the East Texas Arboretum.
Waymark Code: WM10999
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 03/24/2019
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East Texas Arboretum Website"The memorial is two red brick curved walls located within an open plaza with a bronze eagle sculpture overlooking the plaza. Names of veterans are engraved on granite panels embedded in the memorial walls.
The Henderson County Veterans Memorial will forever recognize the contribution of veterans who served to protect and preserve freedom for all Americans."
Type of Memorial: Multi-War Memorial
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only):
Spanish American War / Civil War / World War I / World War II / Korean War / Vietnam War / Iraq/Afghanistan Wars / Also Served
In Honor Of: In glory and with eternal gratitude to all veterans whose legacy is our freedom
Marker Text:
Front of Eagle Pedestal: / Henderson County Veterans Memorial / In glory and with eternal gratitude to all veterans whose legacy is our freedom. / Frank Denius / Side of Eagle Pedestal / Henderson County Veterans Memorial / Groundbreaking 2012 / Dedication - Monday, November 11, 2013, 11:00 A.M. / East Texas Arboretum and Botanical Society / Athens, Texas / The Cain Family (followed by list of names) / The Cain Foundation / Founded 1952 / Directors / Frank Denius, President / John Cain, Woffard Denius, Charmaine Denius McGill / Lynn Fowler, Executive Director/ List of Wars and List of Names under the wars
Date of dedication: 11/11/2013
Who Put it Here?: East Texas Arboretum and The Cain Family
Description of Memorial:
A large cement circle with two red brick walls in a semi-circle on the west side. In the center are two flag poles. Between the two walls is a red pillar with an eagle statue and the dedication plaque. The walls are covered in granite panels with the list of names.
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