Veterans Memorial - Jacksonville, IL
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YoSam.
N 39° 43.956 W 090° 13.765
15S E 737433 N 4401750
Cleaned out section along the side walk.
Waymark Code: WMVG6J
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 04/15/2017
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County of memorial: Morgan County
Location of memorial: College St. & S. Main St., Jacksonville
No text, the memorial is a garden and space, a stone rises on the western end as a thank you to the donors and benefactors of the site.
An eternal flame is mentioned on the recognition stone, but no flame was there when I visited.
Type of Memorial: Non-Specific Memorial
In Honor Of: Does not say
Marker Text:
No text, the memorial is a garden and space, a stone rises on the western end as a thank you to the donors and benefactors of the site.
An eternal flame is mentioned on the recognition stone, but no flame was there when I visited.
Who Put it Here?: Jack Lesuer-Architect; Amvet Post #100;
Description of Memorial:
City block long sidewalk and space containing Three flag poles with the US, State of Illinois and Jacksonville City flags.
On the corner is a Blue Star Memorial plaque, and along the entire length next to the adjacent building is small evergreen trees.
Two lamp posts with small gardens at their base divide the space equally.
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only): Not listed
Date of dedication: Not listed
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