Batesville Pioneer Cemetery Veterans' Memorial - Batesville, Ar. - Non-Specific Veteran Memorials on Waymarking.com

This 10' obelisk is located in the Pioneer Cemetery - Arkansas' oldest recognized cemetery. The Monument itself is of Batesville "marble" - a very high quality limestone that is indigenous to the area. This monument is on the north side of the sidewalk as one walks to the gazebo.

(Front base)
In loving memory of our
Independence County sons
who paid the Supreme Price
with their lives in World War I
World War II, Korean War, and
Vietnam War who now await
reunion with us in Eternity as we,
their friends and loved ones,
keep their memory alive in our
minds and hearts.

(front top of obelisk)
(crossed American and Arkansas flags)

WORLD WAR I
(listing of veteran's names)

WORLD WAR II
(listing of veteran's names)

(north side of obelisk)
WORLD WAR II
(listing of veteran's names)

(reverse side of obelisk)
KOREA
(listing of veteran's names)

VIETNAM
(listing of veteran's names)

(south side of obelisk is blank)

Type of Memorial: Multi-War Memorial Wars mentioned (Multi-war only): World War I World War II Korea Vietnam In Honor Of: Fallen Sons of Independence County Marker Text: In loving memory of our Independence County sons who paid the Supreme Price with their lives in World War I World War II, Korean War, and Vietnam War who now await reunion with us in Eternity as we, their friends and loved ones, keep their memory alive in our minds and hearts. Date of dedication: unknown Who Put it Here?: Independence County Description of Memorial: This is a major marker in the Pioneer Cemetery. It is a lighted obelisk and a fitting memorial.

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