LOCATION: On US Highway 197
A Statue of soldier with a rifle stands in tribute to veterans of all wars.
LOCATION: County Courthouse lawn, 535 NE 5th Street
Purple Heart Memorial “Dedicated to all men and women wounded in all our wars.”
Dedicated: Dec. 17, 2003. Blue Star Memorial Brass Plaque
LOCATION: Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum, 500 Capt. Michael King Smith Way, off Highway 18
Medford (Jackson)
Veterans’ Park Memorial has seven service pedestals, one each for the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air
Force, and Coast Guard, and also includes the National Guard and the Merchant Marines. A KIA pedestal
bears the names of 368 men from southern Oregon killed in action. Dedicated: Sept. 9, 1995.
LOCATION: intersection of Hwy 99 and Stewart Ave
Highway 62 is a “Veterans Memorial Highway.” A sign located just outside of Medford was
unveiled on Oct. 20, 2006.
Josephine County Veterans Walk of Honor and Memorial honors all veterans, both living and dead. A
monument of granite-paneled pillars that honors those who served in the U.S. military from the
Revolutionary War to the present surrounds a flagpole. Veteran’s names are etched in the granite. LOCATION: Merlin Community Park
A Memorial plaque in memory of “Burrell M. Baucum, an officer and soldier, brave of heart, sincere of
purpose and faithful to trust, who fell here, July 1, 1933, in performance of his duty.” The plaque was
inscribed by his fellow Oregon State Police officers and fellow Oregon National Guard soldiers.
LOCATION: Merlin Rest area (northbound), approx. Milepost 63 on I-5
Merrill (Klamath)
Flagpole and plaque dedicated to all POWs-MIAs and their families.
LOCATION: Hwy 39 in the center of town
Mitchell (Wheeler)
Granite plaque with a fountain. It has two names engraved: Walter Norton 1925-45, killed in service; and
Houston Vaugh 1916-42. The plaque’s inscription reads: “They paid the supreme price for our freedom.”
Vaugh was a Marine serving with a USMC detachment on the Navy cruiser USS Houston that was sunk by
the Japanese in the Battle of Java Sea in 1942. Vaugh also is listed on a large granite honor roll memorial
in Manila, Philippines. There is also a bronze marker in his memory located at The Dalles cemetery on
east side of Mill Creek on west side of the cemetery.
LOCATION: High School grounds, on High Street
Three brass Honor Roll plaques are located on the wall inside the Mitchell Community Building.
Dedicated in 1989.
LOCATION: Community Building located on S. Nelson Street
Granite slab mounted vertically in a metal frame pedestal. Inscription: “Pvt 1st Class William Stephenson,
Vietnam, 1942-67, who was killed in service. Greater love hath no man than to lay down his life for his
brother.” Dedicated in 1968.
LOCATION: South on S. Nelson Street, follow the U- turn around to the left to High Street. Follow to
the south side of school bus shop. The memorial is located next to the south side of the shop building
Molalla (Clackamas)
Plaque dedicated to all veterans of all services.
LOCATION: Molalla Veterans Memorial
Morgan (Morrow)
Memorial Plaque
LOCATION: cemetery; Morrow County
Moro (Sherman)
Engraved Stone Monument.
LOCATION: front lawn of the Courthouse, 500 Court Street
Sherman County Historical Society Museum has dedicated one room to the veterans from Sherman County.
LOCATION: corner of 2nd and Dewey Streets
Mt. Vernon (Grant)
Wall display in lobby of City Hall depicts Jesse Moore, a local killed in WWII. Also shown is the charter
membership roll of the American Legion, and other items.
LOCATION: City Hall is located in the center of town at 199 Main Street
Myrtle Creek (Douglas)
Veterans Memorial and Rose Garden. Stonework wall with bronze plaques lists names of veterans killed
in WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam, and Persian Gulf. The memorial includes a rose garden and a flagpole in
center wall.
LOCATION: across from Millsite Park on Volunteer Way
Myrtle Point (Coos)
Veterans Memorial has the names of veterans inscribed.
LOCATION: corner of Spruce and 3rd Streets
Nehalem (Tillamook)
A plaque honoring all veterans.
LOCATION: downtown at northwest entry to Nehalem Bridge
Plaque and flagpole honoring veterans of all wars.
LOCATION: at cemetery off Hwy 101 between Nehalem and Manzanita
Newport (Lincoln)
Vietnam Veterans Commemorative Walk Memorial. A “History telling wall” was installed in Jan. 2005,
near the Vietnam Veterans Commemorative Walkway.
LOCATION: Donald A. Davis Park, Nye Beach area
Star Memorial dedicated to all veterans. Memorial is gray granite in the shape of a star with an open
granite circle around it. Bronze plaque is in the center of star.
LOCATION: Eureka Cemetery
Flame of Freedom Memorial, stone & marble, dedicated to veterans of all wars.
LOCATION: front entrance of County Courthouse, 225 W. Olive Street
A plaque in memory of Vietnam veteran, Thomas Taylor Walker, killed in action in Laos in 1966. He was
from Toledo. The plaque is part of the base of the flagpole which was placed in 1993.
LOCATION: American Legion Hall Post 116, 242 W. Olive Street
Nyssa (Malheur)
A plaque inscribed “In memory of Frank Wilson, WWII, for his dedication to American Legion baseball.”
The ball field has been named in his honor and dedicated 1985.
LOCATION: Nyssa High School, corner of N. 9th Street and Bower
Triangle shaped cube located on a veterans plot with engraving “In memory of our comrades” and “Lest we
forget”. The Veterans plot was donated by the City of Nyssa. Dedicated
on May 30, 1939.
LOCATION: Nyssa Hilltop Cemetery on Alberta Road
Oakland (Douglas)
Veterans Memorial Plaque dedicated in memory of veterans of WWI, WWII, and all other Wars. A Bronze
plaque imbedded in granite at the base of a large cedar tree.
LOCATION: “Welcome to Oakland” Garden on Old Hwy 99
Oakridge (Lane)
Bust and pedestal in memory of Sgt. Maximo Yabes, with a plaque that is inscribed with his Medal of
Honor Citation.
LOCATION: Located on SR 58 near Oakridge
Ontario (Malheur)
A granite upright Memorial dedicated to WWII veterans. Dedicated on October 30, 1950.
LOCATION: Lion’s Park SW 4th Avenue and SW 9th Street
At Evergreen Cemetery, there is an above ground cement tomb in the shape of a casket, dedicated to “Our
departed comrades”.
LOCATION: cemetery is across from the Community College, SW 10th St near Park Blvd
Veterans Memorial Hall, dedicated to “All Veterans of All Wars”. Dedicated on November 11, 1944.
LOCATION: corner of Idaho and 8th Street
Oregon City (Clackamas)
Museum of the Oregon Territory, granite with a flagpole dedicated in 1988 to Spec 4 Larry Dahl—an
Oregon Medal of Honor recipient (posthumous), KIA, Feb. 23, 1971.
LOCATION: Exit 9 off of I-205, head south toward Canby, and turn left on Tumwater Drive
Owyhee (Malheur)
At Owyhee Cemetery with a concrete pillar, small brass plaque and flagpole. Dedicated in 1966.
LOCATION: from Owyhee Junction on Hwy 20, go west on Wyhee Road, 1.5 miles. Cemetery is on right
Parkdale (Hood River)
Memorial Gardens
LOCATION: Parkdale Bicentennial Memorial Gardens are located on Dee Hwy
Pendleton (Umatilla)
Veterans Memorial Gardens feature markers placed by VFW Post 922, four stones bear the names of
Umatilla County soldiers killed or declared missing in action from WWI, WWII, Korea and Vietnam. A fifth
stone is for all those who may pay the ultimate price in all other wars. Dedicated: May 31, 2004.
LOCATION: Bishop Funeral Home, 131 Sebyers Ave
Nix Ya WWII Warriors Memorial. Constructed in 1996, the memorial consists of stone slabs with the
names of the tribes’ warriors (veterans) inscribed. The requirements for inclusion on the memorial are
honorable military service and be a member of the Umatilla, Walla Walla or Cayuse tribes.
LOCATION: center of the reservation’s government complex on Confederated Way
Philomath (Benton)
Benton County Historical Museum houses a lot of history and has an exhibit about Camp Adair.
LOCATION: 1101 Main Street
Portland (Multnomah)
U.S. Merchant Marine and Liberty Ship Memorial
LOCATION: 1270 NW Naito Parkway and NW Front Ave
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
LOCATION: Hoyt Arboretum, Washington Park
Carillon Bell. Flagpole with plaque.
LOCATION: Willamette National Cemetery, 11800 Mt. Scott Boulevard
Korean Veterans War Memorial, dedicated June 22, 1996. The memorial consists of three polished black
granite walls that commemorate the sacrifices made in Korea by veterans from the State of Oregon.
LOCATION: Willamette National Cemetery, 11800 SE Mt. Scott Blvd.
Korean War Memorial, a wall of black marble with gold-leaf engraved lettering. Dedicated: Sept. 30,
1962.
LOCATION: Memorial Coliseum Complex, South Court area, lower level
Flagpole with plaque in memory of those who gave their lives for this country.
LOCATION: Little Church in SE Portland at SE 7th & Spokane Street
Stone monuments with plaques dedicated to Civil War veterans.
LOCATION: Greenwood Hills Cemetery, just east of Terwilliger Blvd. via Primrose Street
Stone monument with plaque dedicated to Owen Summers. Inscription on plaque says: “This Park is
dedicated to the memory of Colonel Owen Summers who commanded the Second Oregon US Volunteer
Infantry in the Spanish-American War and Philippine Insurrection 1898-1899.” (Daniel Powell, Portland)
LOCATION: Owen Summers Park, between S.E. Belmont and Taylor, and 17th to 20th
A Bronze statue of a soldier is atop a concrete pillar, a tribute to the fallen heroes of the Philippine
Insurrection.
LOCATION: Portland’s Lownsdale Park—SE 3rd and 4th Avenues, and Main and Salmon Streets
Liberty Bell replica located outside of City Hall.
LOCATION: 1221 SW 4th Avenue
Veterans Memorial Highway.
LOCATION: Interstate 205
The block between Madison and Main was named Lincoln Square because of the 10-foot bronze statue of
Abraham Lincoln, standing with bowed head, on a granite base. Sculpted by George Fite Waters and
donated by Dr. Henry Waldo Coe, it was unveiled on Oct. 5, 1928, as a tribute to soldiers and life
during the Civil War.
LOCATION: South Park Blocks
A flagpole that is lighted 24-hours and a plaque that honors all veterans was dedicated in 1975 on
property donated by Roth's Hollywood Chapel.
LOCATION: NE 48th and Sandy Blvd
Lone Fir Pioneer Cemetery in Portland where there are two memorials to Civil War Veterans. Dedicated:
Jan. 1, 1939. The Union Veterans of the Civil War built the monument.
LOCATION: between SE 20th and 26th Avenues and Morrison and Stark Streets
Memorial garden surrounding a static aircraft display and plaque dedicated to all fallen flyers that have
died while in service to the Oregon Air National Guard. Flagpole is lighted 24 hours. Dedicated in 1991.
LOCATION: Portland Air Base, 6801 NE Cornfoot Road, limited public access
Flagpole at 142nd Fighter Wing Headquarters is lighted 24-hours with a plaque to honor all veterans.
Dedicated in 2000.
LOCATION: Portland Air Base, 6801 NE Cornfoot Road with limited access to the public
Prairie City (Grant)
The Memorial, a stone pillar with brass plaque with the following inscription: “In Memory of Robert Platt
Watson, 2nd Lt., US Army, WWI, Apr. 7, 1896 – Mar. 31, 1982.”
LOCATION: intersection of Front and McHaley Ave
A raised round concrete pillar with flagpole in the center and two brass emblems were dedicated to the
memory of J. Winfield Scott, 1881-1954.
Prineville (Crook)
Granite/Brass Pillow Marker dedicated to the Desert Shield/Desert Storm veterans.
LOCATION: Ochoco Creek Park--North Elm Street across from “Stryker Ball Field”
A flagpole in honor to all veterans
LOCATION: Fire Hall on Belknap Street
Flagpole and masonry stand with gas flame and brass marker.
LOCATION: the Courthouse front lawn on 3rd Street
Flagpole and Cross dedicated to Unknown Soldier; and a granite stone and brass plaque.
Rainier (Columbia)
Memorial dedicated to all veterans who served during peace and war was dedicated in 1988.
LOCATION: Hudson Cemetery
Honor Roll Plaque listing of Rainier High School graduates who were killed in WWII.
LOCATION: City Hall
Redmond (Deschutes)
Memorial, a split-face, concrete-block structure, is at the base of a flagpole and is dedicated “In memory
of those men and women who gave their lives for their country.” Dedicated in 1997.
LOCATION: center of Redmond Memorial Cemetery
A flagpole and plaque dedicated to all veterans by the American Legion Post 44.
LOCATION: front of the Redmond Public Library
Reedsport (Douglas)
Stonework wall with bronze plaque dedicated to all war veterans. Flagpole in center of wall.
LOCATION: Masonic Cemetery
An “Unknown Soldier’s” grave is marked by a granite gravestone on the left side of the roadway, about 75
feet from the cemetery entrance. The Gravestone was placed by the local American Legion during WWII.
The remains are those of a uniformed soldier washed up on the beach in WWII.
LOCATION: Masonic Cemetery
Plaques listing WWI, WWII, and Vietnam veterans killed in action.
LOCATION: inside the gazebo in Hahn Park, on Fir Street
Richland (Baker)
John N. Holcomb Memorial (Medal of Honor Recipient), who was KIA in Vietnam. This is a granite upright
memorial on a concrete platform with a flagpole. Dedicated: Nov. 11, 1984.
LOCATION: U.S. Post Office
County Park with two flagpoles and triple masonry stone piers and inscribed brass plaque embedded in
the center pier is named “In honor of Sgt. John N. Holcomb, Medal of Honor recipient, KIA Dec. 3, 1968.”
Dedicated: July 4, 1993.
LOCATION: John Noble Holcomb Park
Rockaway Beach (Tillamook)
A memorial and plaque are located in “Steve Stanger VFW Park,” and is dedicated to all veterans.
LOCATION: off of Hwy 101, east on Washington, south on Front Street
Rogue River (Jackson)
A memorial in memory of veterans from Jackson County who were killed during the Vietnam War.
LOCATION: Flemming Park on the Rogue River
Korean War Memorial features two plaques inscribed with the names, ranks, and dates of death of all
Korean veterans from Jackson and Josephine counties. It also includes the
number of soldiers missing in action, wounded and killed. A picture of Korea, the Cross of Malta (VFW
symbol), and poems are also included. Dedicated July 27, 1993.
LOCATION: At the Rogue River VFW post, 410 Main Street
Roseburg (Douglas)
Stonework wall with bronze plaques listing names of veterans killed.
LOCATION: Courthouse lawn, 1036 SE Douglas Street
Seven-foot wooden Statue of a veteran in honor of veterans of all wars. Dedicated on June 6, 1984.
LOCATION: Roseburg VA Hospital, just inside of the front door of main building
The Major General Marion Carl Memorial Field (regional airport) is named in honor of the former
WWII Marine Corps fighter ace and veteran of WWII, Korea and Vietnam wars.
LOCATION: 900 SE Douglas Ave.
Salem (Marion)
USS Sederstrom ship's bell
LOCATION: ODVA Veterans’ Building lobby, located at 700 Summer Street NE
World War I Doughboy Statue
LOCATION: ODVA Veterans’ Building, located at 700 Summer Street NE
Medal of Honor Monument
LOCATION: ODVA Veterans’ Building, located at 700 Summer Street NE
Veterans of Foreign Wars Monument
LOCATION: ODVA Veterans’ Building, located at 700 Summer Street NE
Plaque honoring Spanish-American War veterans
LOCATION: ODVA Veterans’ Building, located at 700 Summer Street NE
Korean War Memorial
LOCATION: ODVA Veterans’ Building, located at 700 Summer Street NE
Oregon Veterans Medal of Honor Memorial has 13 granite pillars surround the U.S. and Oregon flagpoles
on either side of the State Capitol. Attached to the pillars are bronze plaques bearing images of the Medal
of Honor recipients and full text of their official Citations. Another pillar bears a plaque listing Medal of
Honor recipients with Oregon ties, who did not enter the service from Oregon. Dedicated: Sept. 18,
2004.
LOCATION: Located at the State Capitol Building
Afghan-Iraqi Freedom Memorial has a fountain with a statue representing fallen Oregon military
members who died while serving in Afghanistan and Iraq. Dedicated: Nov. 11, 2006.
LOCATION: ODVA Veterans’ Building grounds located at 700 Summer Street NE
Sandy (Clackamas)
The Sandy Veterans Memorial - “Never to be forgotten” features a bronze eight foot statue depicting a
soldier in the early stages of the war. It is crafted to represent and recognize veterans from all wars.
LOCATION: West entrance to downtown
Scappoose (Columbia)
Marble monument with a flagpole is dedicated “to all those men and women who gave their lives in
service to this Country.”
LOCATION: center of town on Hwy 30
Seaside (Clatsop)
Bronze plaque dedicated to the Seaside men and women who served their country in World War I was
dedicated in 1920.
LOCATION: near the front door of the City Hall
Siletz (Lincoln)
Native American Veterans Memorial lists all Native Americans who served in all branches of the
military from the Siletz Tribe. Dedicated in 1990.
LOCATION: Siletz Native American Cemetery
Sisters (Deschutes)
Veteran’s memorial stones grace the grounds of Village Green Park’s Veterans Park which is dedicated to
all veterans
LOCATION: off Hwy 20, 101 E. Washington Avenue
Spray (Wheeler)
The Memorial, a concrete pedestal supporting a flagpole, has a brass inscribed marker “dedicated to all
those who have served in the Armed Forces in the effort to preserve liberty and freedom.” Dedicated: 1986
LOCATION: east of the town on Hwy 1, south side of highway
Springfield (Lane)
A four foot stone wall features a plaque in the center bearing the inscription reads: “Lest We Forget”
followed by 16 names of local Vietnam veterans who lost their lives serving
their country.
LOCATION: Willamalane Park, corner of Mohawk Blvd
St. Helens (Columbia)
A Veterans Memorial featuring cannon is dedicated to all veterans from the Civil War to present.
LOCATION: Hwy 30, just south of Columbia Blvd
St. Paul (Marion)
A Wall of Remembrance to honor all early pioneers and Native Americans which are entered at the St.
Paul Pioneer Cemetery. Many of the graves were bulldozed in a misguided attempt to clean up the
cemetery back in the 1930’s. Many of those deceased were veterans and warriors.
LOCATION: St. Paul Pioneer Cemetery
Sunriver (Deschutes)
Plaques and photographs of World War II training at Camp Abbot. A Camp Abbot display is located at
Sunriver’s Nature Center.
LOCATION: Sunriver’s Great Hall
Sunset Hwy (Washington)
Memorial Sign dedicates the highway to members of the U.S. Army’s 41st Division (WWII).
LOCATION: On Hwy 26 about 10 miles east of the intersection of Hwy 26 and Hwy 101
Sutherlin (Douglas)
Stonework wall with bronze plaque listing names of veterans killed in WWI, WWII, Korea and Vietnam.
Flagpole in center of wall.
LOCATION: Central Park facing Central Avenue
Three flags--the U.S. flag, POW-MIA flag and State flag--fly 24-hours daily to honor all veterans.
LOCATION: Off Interstate 5 at exit 136.
Tangent (Linn)
The Memorial in honor of all veterans is dedicated, July 8, 2006, to Tyler Troyer, a 2002 West Albany High
School graduate who died November 2005 while serving with the Marines. The Memorial is a 20-foot
flagpole with a bronze plaque mounted on a large rock positioned at its base.
LOCATION: Tangent’s Pioneer Park
Terrebonne (Jefferson)
The Rex T. Barber Memorial Bridge includes a plaque and kiosk which are sited within the Peter Skene
Ogden State Scenic Viewpoint adjacent to the bridge and the Crooked River, which the new bridge spans.
Dedicated: Aug. 9, 2003.
LOCATION: Hwy 97 at milepost 112
The Dalles (Wasco)
A plaque in honor of all veterans of the World Wars.
LOCATION: south side of the Civic Auditorium Building, Federal and East 4th Streets
Stone Pillar with Brass Plaque dedicated to the veterans of Desert Shield/Desert Storm.
LOCATION: Sorosis Park, Interstate 84 take exit 85
Mid-Columbia Vietnam War Memorial honors of those who died in the battle and also those who came
home. Dedicated in 1983.
LOCATION: The overlook in Sorosis Park
Mid-Columbia Veterans’ Memorial consists of 58 plaques which lists every major conflict of American
history, up to and including the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. The Memorial complex includes
three separate memorials, including one dedicated to Loren Kaufman, a Medal of Honor recipient. A life-
size bronze represents WWII veterans, smaller figures mark other major wars and plaques cover other
conflicts. A bronze eagle sits on top of the memorial. Dedicated on July 4, 2002.
LOCATION: Kelly Viewpoint
Troy M. Wedgwood Memorial Bench dedicated in memory of Army Specialst Wedgwood, who died in
Operation Desert Storm.
LOCATION: corner of W. 6th Street and Cherry Heights Road
Tillamook (Tillamook)
Plaque dedicated to the men and women of Tillamook County who served during the Korean and Vietnam
Conflicts to help preserve a free nation.
LOCATION: US Post Office, 2200 First Street
Plaque with the following inscription: “With solemn pride and gratitude we pay tribute to those who made
the supreme sacrifice that freedom shall not perish from the earth.”
LOCATION: Courthouse grounds, 201 Laurel Ave
A room at the Pioneers Museum features an exhibit of veterans’ memorabilia.
LOCATION: Pioneers Museum, 2106 2nd Street
Plaque dedicated to “Our Country’s Dead”
LOCATION: Odd Fellows Cemetery, across from the County Fairgrounds, 4603 E 3rd Street
The Tillamook Air Museum exhibits aircraft and memorabilia including wartime artifacts.
LOCATION: off Hwy 101 just south of Tillamook
Toledo (Lincoln)
Memorial Wall dedicated to all Lincoln County veterans, living or deceased. Dedicated November 8, 2003.
LOCATION: at the south end of Main Street
Tulelake, CA
Names of veterans, including many Tulelake Basin homesteaders, are featured at “The Wall,” dedicated to
veterans from Butte Valley and the Tulelake Basin, including Merrill and Malin. It features the theme
“Freedom is Never Free.” Dedicated: May 25, 2003.
LOCATION: Tulelake-Butte Valley Fairgrounds and Museum of Local History, 800 Main Street
Umatilla (Umatilla)
Veterans Memorial consisting of 2 upright stones, one depicting an American Flag along with symbols for
the branches of service of the U.S. Armed Forces. The other is: “Dedicated to the veterans of Umatilla who
served their country.” Dedicated: Nov. 11, 2003.
LOCATION: Pioneer Cemetery, corner of 6th and B Streets
Blue Star Memorial marker dedicated to all service men and women who have and or will serve our
country, especially those of Umatilla and surrounding areas.
LOCATION: Umatilla Park, off Sixth Street, overlooking the Umatilla River
Union (Union)
Memorial stones honoring military veterans.
LOCATION: at the city park
Vale (Malheur)
Granite stone marker with flagpole with the following inscription: “In memory of our honored dead. Let us
never forget those comrades who gave their lives that our freedom might live.” Dedicated in 1975.
LOCATION: North on Hwy 26 to Valley View Road
Upright granite stone with brass plaque inscribed with the “Roll of Honor World War”: “Dedicated by
citizens of Malheur County to those who offered their lives to the Great War of Nations; 1914-1918”.
Dedicated sometime before 1925.
LOCATION: The Malheur County Courthouse, 251 West B Street
Waldport (Lincoln)
Memorial Stone dedicated to those who lost their lives in all wars. The Veterans Park was dedicated on
Memorial Day, 1996.
LOCATION: Veterans Park on Highway 34
Wells Springs (Morrow)
Memorial Plaque
LOCATION: Morrow County Cemetery
Winston (Douglas)
Veterans Memorial that bears more than 120 names of area veterans on its two brick walls.
LOCATION: Winston Community Park
Wilsonville (Clackamas)
Oregon Korean War Memorial, dedicated Sept. 30, 2000.
LOCATION: Town Center Park, just east of Interstate 5, exit 283
Worden (Klamath)
Blue Star Highway Brass Plaque (damaged - to be replaced)
LOCATION: East side of Hwy 97 just before the California/Oregon state line marker.