Mount Vernon Veterans Memorial
400 East Water Street, Mount Vernon, Indiana 47620
The Mount Vernon Veterans Memorial honors local men and women who served in the United States Armed Forces. Located near the Ohio River riverfront, it provides a peaceful place to remember the sacrifices and service of veterans from every generation.
West Frankfort Veterans’ Military Museum
100-198 S Anna St, West Frankfort, IL 62896, West Frankfort, Illinois 62896
A local military-history museum honoring West Frankfort-area men and women who served their country, with a meaningful connection to the depot where many left for war.
Mound City National Cemetery
Listed in Civil War, Civil War Trails, Military cemetery, Ohio River Scenic Byway, Visited by Old Folks Adventures
IL-37, Mound City, Illinois 62963
A quiet Illinois national cemetery established in 1864, with strong Civil War ties and orderly rows of veteran headstones west of Mound City along Illinois Route 37.
Kentucky September 11th Memorial
Listed in Memorial park
Radcliff, KY 40160, Radcliff, Kentucky 40160
A quiet September 11 memorial at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery–Central in Radcliff, honoring those lost and those who served in the aftermath.
New Albany National Cemetery
1943 Ekin Ave, New Albany, Indiana 47150
Established during the Civil War, New Albany National Cemetery honors Union soldiers, veterans, and service members from later conflicts. Its quiet grounds provide a thoughtful place to reflect on New Albany’s military history.
Kentucky Medal of Honor Monument
Listed in Memorial, War memorial
W Jefferson St, Louisville, KY 40202, Louisville, Kentucky 40202
A downtown Louisville memorial honoring Kentucky recipients of the Medal of Honor and their extraordinary courage in service to the nation.
Mount Vernon Veterans Memorial
400 East Water Street, Mount Vernon, Indiana 47620
The Mount Vernon Veterans Memorial honors local men and women who served in the United States Armed Forces. Located near the Ohio River riverfront, it provides a peaceful place to remember the sacrifices and service of veterans from every generation.
West Frankfort Veterans’ Military Museum
100-198 S Anna St, West Frankfort, IL 62896, West Frankfort, Illinois 62896
A local military-history museum honoring West Frankfort-area men and women who served their country, with a meaningful connection to the depot where many left for war.
Mound City National Cemetery
Listed in Civil War, Civil War Trails, Military cemetery, Ohio River Scenic Byway, Visited by Old Folks Adventures
IL-37, Mound City, Illinois 62963
A quiet Illinois national cemetery established in 1864, with strong Civil War ties and orderly rows of veteran headstones west of Mound City along Illinois Route 37.
Kentucky September 11th Memorial
Listed in Memorial park
Radcliff, KY 40160, Radcliff, Kentucky 40160
A quiet September 11 memorial at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery–Central in Radcliff, honoring those lost and those who served in the aftermath.
New Albany National Cemetery
1943 Ekin Ave, New Albany, Indiana 47150
Established during the Civil War, New Albany National Cemetery honors Union soldiers, veterans, and service members from later conflicts. Its quiet grounds provide a thoughtful place to reflect on New Albany’s military history.
Kentucky Medal of Honor Monument
Listed in Memorial, War memorial
W Jefferson St, Louisville, KY 40202, Louisville, Kentucky 40202
A downtown Louisville memorial honoring Kentucky recipients of the Medal of Honor and their extraordinary courage in service to the nation.
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