McCracken County Veterans Memorial - Paducah,
Posted by: BruceS
N 37° 05.001 W 088° 35.979
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Veterans memorial on the grounds of the McCracken County Courthouse in Paducah, Kentucky.
Waymark Code: WM6D70
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 05/15/2009
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Veterans memorial with a V shape located on the grounds of the McCracken County Courthouse. The memorial was dedicated May 25, 1992. Along with the inscribed text shown below the monument is inscribed with the seals of each of the branches of service. The monument is located in front of a set of flag poles.
Type of Memorial: Non-Specific Memorial
In Honor Of: To all service men and women who faithfully served their county with honor.
Marker Text: United We Stand
Divided We Fall
To All Service Men and Women
Who Faithfully Served Their Country With Honor
Date of dedication: 5/25/1992
Who Put it Here?: Several different veterans organizations contributed including American Legion, AMVETS, VFW and others.
Description of Memorial: Stone monument made up of three colors of stone. The monument appears to be the shape of a mountain with an eagle on top with a V superimposed on it.
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only): Not listed
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