West Virginia Veterans Memorial, Charleston
West Virginia Veterans Memorial
West Virginia Veterans Memorial
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Site where sculptor Joe Mullins' work is displayed.
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147 within 3 miles
Tricky Fish
150
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • American • Seafood • Vegetarian Friendly
Starlings Coffee And Provisions
25
0.3 mi$$ - $$$ • Quick Bites • American • Cafe
Red Carpet Lounge
11
0.2 mi$ • Pub
Capitol Food Court
13
0.2 mi$ • American
Domino's Pizza
4
0.1 mi
The Empty Glass
2
0.2 mi
7-Eleven
1
0.1 mi
Wendy's
14
0.2 mi$ • Quick Bites • American • Fast Food
McDonald's
17
0.1 mi$ • Quick Bites • Fast Food
Subway
1
0.4 miFast Food
Attractions
47 within 6 miles
West Virginia State Museum
402
421 ftHistory Museums
State Capitol
521
0.2 miArchitectural Buildings • Government Buildings
Culture Center
121
0.2 miCivic Centres
Governor's Mansion
34
0.2 miHistoric Sites • Government Buildings
Midland Trail
1
0.3 miHistoric Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
Capitol Market
211
1.2 miFlea & Street Markets
Clay Center
194
1.1 miScience Museums • Art Museums
Appalachian Power Park
53
1 miArenas & Stadiums
Spring Hill Cemetery
30
0.9 miCemeteries
Capitol Street
168
1.4 miHistoric Walking Areas
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Roy C
Whispering Pines, NC747 contributions
We decided at the last minute to turn off the highway south and visit the memorial. It is located within the state capitol complex and there is plenty of inexpensive parking at 25 cents for 30 minutes. You won't need a full hour. There also are a few other monuments on the grounds, so take a stroll.
Written June 27, 2022
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Julie M
Rutherfordton, NC63 contributions
Friends
This is one of the best memorials I have seen. And who would have expected it in WV. If you are in the area this is a must see. WV is unique- I sincerely hope they revive tourism in this state.
Written September 26, 2014
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Jesse E
North Lewisburg, OH766 contributions
This veterans memorial is simple yet very meaningful. The statues and memorail design were tastefull done a cover several wars. Well worth the visit.
Written June 20, 2020
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RD_Ohio
Bellbrook, Ohio, United States123 contributions
This is a memorial tribute to those WV soldiers who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms. Be sure to stop - the great sacrifice of so many is commemorated by the names of each person lost in the wars.
Written August 10, 2019
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JBarbW
Lewisburg, WV40 contributions
Family
Very moving, small enough not to be boring. I found the name of a family member who died in WWII, but got teary-eyed looking at the Vietnam vet statue; he reminded me of boys I knew.
Written February 28, 2019
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Baba L
55 contributions
Friends
I'm not a Veteran, nor a Veteran memorial buff. But this monument is just stunning. We stopped in after visiting the WV State Museum, and after stepping inside, we stopped talking. We found ourselves touching the names and reflecting on the sacrifices made. We even took pictures. Take a moment to experience the majesty of this fine memorial. I wont post our pics. I'd rather you see it for yourself.
Written September 5, 2018
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Krista P
Portage, MI289 contributions
Family
My daughter is a history buff and was interested in stopping at this memorial. It is beautiful and worth the stop. It is a somber experience but an important one.
Written June 20, 2018
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cryoung2
Charleston, WV160 contributions
Couples
This is a very well presented and respectful monument. As a retired veteran I expect my fallen comrades to to be respected. I have visited Arlington as well as Punchbowl and this monument would not be out of place at either site.
Written June 18, 2018
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geismom
Sinking Spring, PA1,507 contributions
Couples
This memorial is a stunning, but peaceful, reminder of the service from four wars: Vietnam, Korea, and both World Wars. In the middle of the four sections, there are walls with the inscribed names of every casualty from that particular war. Quite a tribute to those who died defending our freedoms.
Definitely worth taking the time to view if you are at the Capital or the museum.
Definitely worth taking the time to view if you are at the Capital or the museum.
Written June 11, 2018
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nah902
Palatine, IL31 contributions
Business
Well done memorial. Including names of the fallen from Iraq, Dessert Storm and Afghanistan. The grounds around the memorial are well groomed.
Written June 3, 2018
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Dorothy B
Eden Valley, Minnesota, United States1 contribution
Is it possible to walk to memorial from the airport or is there not a sidewalk?
Frances T
Tallahassee, FL268 contributions
That is a long, long distance. Airport is on mountaintop. Veterans Memorial is next to Capitol - down in the valley! Use cab or Uber!
Frequently Asked Questions about West Virginia Veterans Memorial
- Hotels near West Virginia Veterans Memorial:
- (0.23 mi) Brass Pineapple Inn
- (1.12 mi) Sonesta ES Suites Charleston
- (1.55 mi) Four Points by Sheraton Charleston
- (1.62 mi) Embassy Suites by Hilton Charleston
- (5.92 mi) Hampton Inn Charleston-Southridge
- Restaurants near West Virginia Veterans Memorial:
- (0.11 mi) Domino's Pizza
- (0.13 mi) 7-Eleven
- (0.16 mi) Wendy's
- (0.20 mi) Tricky Fish
- (0.15 mi) McDonald's