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 St. Francois County Veterans Memorial, Farmington, Missouri, USA
N 37° 46.838 W 090° 25.284
15S E 727086 N 4184608
This wall memorial stands outside the old St. Francois County Courthouse in Farmington, Missouri.
Waymark Code: WM2011
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 08/12/2007
Views: 18
The courthouse is undergoing rennovations and will soon be open again for new business. The wall outside is, of course, always accessible.
The memorial is a beautiful and simple monument that St. Francois County residents are proud of. It is honored every Veterans Day, Memorial Day, and Independence Day by the branches of the military. Sitting in the center of town, it is also the hub of tradition and pride during festivals and fairs throughout the year.
Type of Memorial: Multi-War Memorial
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only):
World War I, World War II, Korean War, Vietnam War, Gulf War, Iraq War
In Honor Of: Dedicated in memory of those from St. Francois County who gave their lives in conflict during times of war.
Date of dedication: November 1988
Who Put it Here?: American Legion Post 416, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5896, and Farmington Lions Club
Description of Memorial:
A large marble wall outside the old St. Francois County Courthouse in the center of the square in Farmington, Missouri. Mounted on top of the memorial is a bronze eagle, and inset into the memorial is a plaque thanking the committee members who placed it as well as bronze medallions for the Lions, VFW, and American Legion.
Marker Text: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
Visited Logs must contain, at least, a picture of the monument and your GPSr. Preferably YOU at the monument with your GPSr, but we understand that some people are camera-shy.
It is suggested you please include something about your visit here, as well.
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