Glasscock County Veteran's Memorial -- Garden City TX
N 31° 51.826 W 101° 28.842
14R E 265306 N 3528018
A small yet dignified veteran's memorial on the grounds of the old Glasscock County Courthouse and Jail.
Waymark Code: WMJKYT
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 12/01/2013
Views: 7
An elegant and simple veteran's memorial made of bronze and local limestone on the northeast corner of the old jail provides a dignified place to remember that freedom is not free. Native limestone benches offer a place to pause and reflect on the service to and sacrifices made for this country.
Type of Memorial: Non-Specific Memorial
In Honor Of: In honor of those who died in service to our country from Glasscock county
Marker Text:
IN HONOR OF THOSE WHO DIED
in service to our country from Glasscock county
[individual plaques with names, ranks, branch of service, and MIA/KIA/death dates]
Date of dedication: 11-11-1993
Who Put it Here?: Glasscock County Citizens
Description of Memorial:
This elegant veteran's memorial stands proudly at the northeast corner of the old jail complex near the old water tank.
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only): Not listed
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