Revolutionary War memorials are not just in the original 13 colonies.
As America begins to gear up for its 250th birthday in 2026, here are a few military memorials to the Revolutionary War and its fighters on The American Legion’s memorial database.
War of Independence Memorial, Binghamton, N.Y.: “In memory of the approximately 400 veterans of the War of Independence who were pioneers in settling the Broome County, N.Y., area.”
Saint Clair Grove, Ligonier, Pa.: “A tree grove park about 400 yards in length and 200-400 feet in width dedicated to the memory of General Arthur Saint Clair, a Hero of the American Revolution.”
Battle of Green Springs Memorial, The Pointe at Jamestown, Va.: “A marble marker on the site of a Revolutionary War-era Anglican church to honor soldiers who perished in the Battle of Green Springs in 1781.”
Henderson County Revolutionary Soldiers, Hendersonville, N.C.: “The marker was formed from a large piece of granite rock cut roughly in the shape of a rectangle and resting on a single stone base. The original bronze plaque has straight sides and bottom and a serpentine top with the seal of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the names of Revolutionary Soldiers known at the time (1956). Inscription Plaque, 1956: IN HONOR OF / REVOLUTIONARY SOLDIERS / BURIED IN / HENDERSON COUNTY”
Albert Powers American Revolution Veteran Memorial, St. Charles/Lily Lake, Ill.: “This memorial … is next to the resting place of Albert Powers, a Veteran of the American Revolution. Albert began serving at the age of 15. He was in the battles of Bennington, Saratoga and Yorktown, as well as with General Washington at Valley Forge.”
- Honor & Remembrance