All Veterans Memorial, Asheboro
The monument is composed of nine engraved granite slabs arranged in a semicircle outside the courthouse. The slabs increase in height toward the center, and the center slab topped with an eagle. The monument has three flagpoles behind the slabs.
Center slab: They stood in the unbroken line of patriots who lived to bear their country's arms. They died to save its honor and keep aglow the flaming torch of freedom. / Army
Killed in action / [list of names]
Slabs, beginning on left: Randolph County, North Carolina Honor Guard / Promoter and designer Frank J. Rose State Commander American Legion 1991 - 1992 / Erected 1995 / Coast Guard / Killed in action / [list of names] / American Legion / Asheboro Post 45 / Asheboro Aux 45 / Liberty Post 81 / Ramseur Post 125 / Disabled American Veterans
Asheboro Chapter 22 / Asheboro Aux 22 / Ramseur Chapter 38
/ To you who answered your country's call and served in its armed forces -- heartfelt thanks from a grateful state. / Dedicated to the men and women of Randolph County who died that freedom might live and grow. / Navy / Killed in action / [List of names] / Veterans of Foreign Wars / Randleman Post 9418 / Randleman Aux 9418 / Asheboro Post 1159 / Asheboro Aux 1159 / Liberty Post 8721 / Liberty Aux 8721 / AMVETS / Asheboro Post / Marines
Killed in action / [List of names] / Marine Corps League / Cpl. Johnny A. Williamson Detachment #1165
AMVETS
2004
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AMVETS
20th Century Veterans Memorial
The memorial is located between the old Randolph County Courthouse and the new courthouse in Asheboro, NC.
The memorial complex is surrounded by trees and shrubbery.
This monument has become a site for annual Veterans Day and Memorial Day activities and ceremonies.