Presidio County Veterans Memorial -- Marfa TX
N 30° 18.807 W 104° 01.276
13R E 594100 N 3353924
A dignified new veteran's memorial in front of the Presidio County Sheriff's office in downtown Marfa
Waymark Code: WMTYB7
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 01/23/2017
Views: 2
This veterans memorial stands in front of the Presidio County Sheriff's Department on the Courthouse square in downtown Marfa. It has a tall flagpole associated with it, which may have been there first.
The memorial looks very new to us, maybe only 2-3 years old. It is made in a modern style of grey granite, with graphics, bronze service medallions, and photos inset into it.
Type of Memorial: Non-Specific Memorial
In Honor Of: Veterans of Presidio County who served in the United States Armed Forces during times of peace or war
Marker Text:
The memorial features 5 bronze medallions, one for each branch of the armed forces.
It reads:
Land of the free
Because of the Brave
[photo of Presidio County Courthouse]
[POW-MIA graphic]
All gave some
Some gave all
Base: Presidio County Veteran's memorial
Who Put it Here?: Citizens of Presidio County TX
Description of Memorial:
Located in front of the Presidio County Sheriff's Department, with an associated flagpole
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only): Not listed
Date of dedication: Not listed
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