U.S. Veterans Memorial - Washington, IL
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N 40° 42.735 W 089° 24.704
16T E 296280 N 4509612
This memorial for U.S. Veterans, which includes the installation of an old Huey Cobra Helicopter, was put together by Boy Scout Eric Ingram through his Eagle Scout Project.
Waymark Code: WMQED3
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 02/15/2016
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In Washington, within Washington Park, is a U.S. Veterans memorial that was initiated by Boy Scout Eric Ingram.
The memorial is located on Lincoln Street just off Willshire Drive. There is a parking lot right across the street.
The monument features a whole body of a Huey Cobra helicopter. There is a walkway around the helicopter, with engraved bricks. Near the helicopter is a plaque that states the following:
"In Honor and Memory of U.S. Veterans
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Eagle Scout Project Initiated by Eric Ingram 2004"
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City of Washington:
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Troop 163 Web Site:
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