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Source:  Nash County Vietnam War Plaque, Nashville. Photo courtesy of bobbystuff.com

  • Monument Name

    Nash County Vietnam War Plaque, Nashville

  • Type

    Plaque

  • Subjects

    Vietnam War, 1960-1975

  • City

    Nashville

  • County

    Nash

  • Description

    This bronze plaque to servicemen from Nash County who fought in Vietnam War and those who made the ultimate sacrifice is approximately two-feet wide by three-feet high with a dark background and raised lettering inscription. Centered at the top is an American Eagle with spread wings and its talon’s appearing to grasp the top of the plaque. The United States shield is centered on the eagle’s breast.

  • Inscription

    VIETNAM WAR / 1964-1975 / IN HONOR OF THOSE WHO SERVED IN THE VIETNAM WAR / AND TO THE MEMORY OF THOSE MEN WHO GAVE THEIR / LIVES SO THAT OTHERS MIGHT ENJOY THE BLESSINGS / OF LIBERTY, THIS TABLET IS LOVINGLY DEDICATED.

    [Two columns with a total of 34 names]

    THE NAMES INSCRIBED ABOVE ARE / THOSE MEN FROM NASH COUNTY WHOSE LIVES WERE LOST / IN THE VARIOUS BRANCHES OF THE SERVICE. ERECTED ON THE BEHALF OF THE COUNTY / BY ORDER OF ITS BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS / ON 10/01/01

  • Custodian

    Nash County

  • Dedication Date

    October 1, 2001

  • Decade

    2000s

  • Geographic Coordinates

    35.975480 , -77.968320 View in Geobrowsemap pin

  • Supporting Sources

      "Nash County Courthouse in Nashville, North Carolina," Aug 24, 2016, bobbystuff.com, (accessed September 4, 2023) Link

  • Public Site

    Yes

  • Materials & Techniques

    Bronze

  • Sponsors

    Nash County Board of Commissioners

  • Location

    The Vietnam War plaque is attached to the front exterior wall near the entrance to the older section of the Nash County Courthouse. Other plaques at the courthouse include World War One, World War Two, and Korean War. The Spirit of the American Doughboy statue stands on the west lawn several feet to the left side of the courthouse entrance. A Local Peace Officer Memorial is located on the lawn further to the west next to a red brick sidewalk. The Nash Memorial stands to the right, east side, of the older section of the Nash County Courthouse near the sidewalk. The courthouse address is 234 W. Washington St. Nashville, NC.

  • Landscape

    The entrance to the courthouse is surrounded by manicured lawn and plantings.

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