Davidson County Vietnam War and Afghanistan Veterans Memorial, Lexington

Davidson County Vietnam War and Afghanistan Veterans Memorial, Lexington
A rectangular copper plaque with an American eagle with spread wings above lists the names of those killed during the Vietnam War. This monument was placed sometime during the 1970’s. During Memorial Day ceremonies in May 2011 the name of a US Navy Seal killed in Afghanistan was added to this monument because there was the space to do so.

Organization Responsible for Installation:

Davidson County Veterans Council which includes the American Legion Post 8, American Legion Post 162, American Legion Post 255

Memorial War Era(s):

  • Vietnam
  • Persian Gulf
  • Panama
  • Other
  • Lebanon/Grenada

Memorial Condition:

Good

Website:

http://docsouth.unc.edu/commland/monument/465

Location:

The Lexington Square with the monument is located at the intersection of Main and Center streets in Lexington, N.C.