COVINGTON COUNTY VETERANS MEMORIAL - Andalusia, AL
N 31° 18.588 W 086° 28.583
16R E 549825 N 3464054
COVINGTON COUNTY VETERANS MEMORIAL located behind city hall in Andalusia, Al
Waymark Code: WM963X
Location: Alabama, United States
Date Posted: 07/04/2010
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The Covington County Veterans’ Memorial Park is the product of two years of work by the Covington County Veterans’ Memorial Committee. It was dedicated on Veterans’ Day in November of 2004. The park and monument was funded entirely though contributions and the sale of bricks and cornerstones.
The Covington County Veterans’ Memorial Park located behind City Hall features a 42-foot tall stainless steel obelisk mounted on a black granite pedestal. The pedestal is engraved with the names of soldiers who lost their lives defending the nation in various wars and conflicts. Brick pavers honoring veterans with ties to Covington County surround the obelisk. A five pointed star representing the five branches of military service surrounds the brick pavers.
Type of Memorial: Multi-War Memorial
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only):
World War I
World War II
Korean War
Vietnam War
All Other Wars
In Honor Of: Those from Covington County who died defending the USA
Marker Text:
"INSCRIBED HEREON ARE THE NAMES OF THOSE WHO MADE THE SUPREME SACRIFICE IN DEFENSE OF OUR NATION"
“To those who died, honor and eternal rest; to those who returned, gratitude and peace; to those in service remember and hope”
Date of dedication: Veteran's Day 2004
Who Put it Here?: Covington County Veterans’ Memorial Committee
Description of Memorial:
The Covington County Veterans’ Memorial Park features a 42-foot tall stainless steel obelisk mounted on a black granite pedestal. The pedestal is engraved with the names of soldiers who lost their lives defending the nation in various wars and conflicts. Brick pavers honoring veterans with ties to Covington County surround the obelisk. A five pointed star representing the five branches of military service surrounds the brick pavers.
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