Town of Pike Road Veterans Memorial - Pike Road, AL
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N 32° 16.933 W 086° 06.161
16S E 584496 N 3572071
A small town veterans memorial located near the old Town Hall Historic District of Pike Road.
Waymark Code: WMHZGN
Location: Alabama, United States
Date Posted: 08/31/2013
Views: 4
The memorial, which was funded by a community nonprofit organization established by the city, sits at the front of the pavilion at the Old Town Hall resource park. A path from the pavilion to the memorial has bricks dedicated to individual veterans who have lived in Pike Road or have family in Pike Road.
The memorial was dedicated on Veterans Day in 2012 with about 100 people attending. (http://www.pikeroad.us/in-the-news.html#Nov122012 )
Type of Memorial: Non-Specific Memorial
In Honor Of: Those who have served in the Armed Forces of the USA
Marker Text:
TOWN OF PIKE ROAD
VETERANS MEMORIAL
Dedicated to all who have
served in the Armed Forces of
the United State of America
Never to be forgotten for
giving the ultimate sacrifice
for our freedom
DUTY HONOR COUNTRY
Date of dedication: 11/11/2012
Who Put it Here?: Town of Pike Road, Alabama
Description of Memorial:
Located in the old town hall historic district of Pike Road, it is part of a picnic area at the Trail head of the Pike Road Natural Trail. The area includes a gazebo and a picnic pavilion, The local Home Depot provided a grant and labor to help with the construction and picnic area.
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only): Not listed
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