Otero County Veteran's Memorial - La Junta, Co.
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N 37° 59.164 W 103° 32.635
13S E 627867 N 4205269
This memorial is on the south side of the Otero County Courthouse - 13 W. Third St.
Waymark Code: WMFFBX
Location: Colorado, United States
Date Posted: 10/10/2012
Published By: 3am
Views: 4
This memorial is on the south side of the Otero County Courthouse. The memorial consists of a grey granite marker that has been cordoned off by stainless steel poles and a heavy chain. An unlighted flagpole is also part of the memorial. The same text appears on the front and back:
May They Never be Forgotten
This Memorial is Dedicated
to All Veterans who
Faithfully and Honorably
have Served their Country
Otero County and Veterans Organizations
November 11, 1984
This memorial has a GI or a Medic giving aid to another soldier carved in low relief. The County Seal is at the bottom of the Memorial.
Type of Memorial: Non-Specific Memorial
In Honor Of: Veterans of Otero County
Marker Text:
This Memorial is Dedicated
to All Veterans who
Faithfully and Honorably
have Served their Country
Otero County and Veterans Organizations
November 11, 1984
Date of dedication: November 11, 1984
Who Put it Here?: Otero County and Veterans Organizations
Description of Memorial:
One can tell that this Memorial is in an honored location due to the posts and chains separating the Memorial from the rest of sidewalk. Visitors entering the Courthouse from the South must pass the Memorial. It is definitely in a conspicuous location in La Junta.
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only): Not listed
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