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 Warren County Veterans Memorial - Warrenton, MO Posted by:  YoSam.
N 38° 48.657 W 091° 08.938
15S E 660715 N 4297425
On the courthouse lawn, next to the Daniel Boone marker.
Waymark Code: WM4TRT
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 09/29/2008
Views: 14
County of Memorial: Warren County.
Location of Memorial: 104 W. Main St., courthouse lawn, Warrenton.
Monument Text:
[Through the middle of the monument are the seals of each branch of the military: (from the left): US Army, US Navy, Marine Corps, US Air Force, & US Coast Guard.]
The upper plaque states:
In memory of all American Veterans
This memorial honors all American veterans who, although separated by generations, shared a common, undeniable goal--to valiantly protect our country's freedom. The memories of these American veterans will continue to live on whenever and wherever democracy exists. The American veteran--forever a symbol of heroism, sacrifice, loyalty and freedom .
Lower Plaque:
Dedicated in memory of veterans of all wars.
Type of Memorial: Non-Specific Memorial
In Honor Of: All American Veterans
Marker Text:
see above
Date of dedication: November 11, 1997.
Who Put it Here?: Donated by the Citizens of Warren County; American Legion Post #122, and VFW
Description of Memorial:
Missouri granite monument. Bronze plaque with a WWI soldier, WWI battleship, a Jenny bi-plane, the Iwo Jima b flag raising, a field in Vietnam with Helo's over palm trees, a tank, the F-111, and a current boots, and helmet soldier down.
The lower plaque on the monument was formerly attached to the old court house, was removed and placed here when a new courthouse was built.
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only): Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
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It is suggested you please include something about your visit here, as well.
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