Tuolumne County Veterans Memorial Trail
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Honor local heroes. Download the Tuolumne County Veterans Memorial Trail, a mobile passport to guide you to memorials, monuments, and points of remembrance throughout the Tuolumne County—each stop telling the story of courage, sacrifice, and service. Check in at each location and complete the trail at your own pace.
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This is the first and only monument in California dedicated to women veterans. Features of the memorial include a 35-foot flagpole, a water feature veneered in Sierra white granite, and a carved eagle with a five-foot wingspan as its centerpiece. The pathways surrounding the monument are lined with commemorative bricks purchased by supporters, which helped fund the construction. Located at the entrance to the county swimming pool, the site was chosen for its accessibility and visibility. The Memorial was established under the direction of Project Manager, Frank Smart, and it his fourth and final Memorial in Tuolumne County.
This standing rock memorial in Twain Harte is nearly five feet tall and four feet wide. It is dedicated to local Vietnam Veterans and can be found in front of the Twain Harte Post Office.
A Veterans section featuring Columbarium, a memorial bench, a flagpole, and grassy lawn can be found at Carter’s Cemetery, which is located off Carter Street in the Town of Tuolumne.
Smyth was the first person from Tuolumne County to die in war during World War 1.
This Memorial marker is located across the street from Black Oak Casino Resort on Tuolumne Road North, in Tuolumne City.
This Art Deco building was constructed in 1936 with New Deal funding and was a project of the Keith Dale Wann VFW Post 4748. Wann was a local boy who died in WWII. The hall houses a Veterans meeting room, a full basketball court, a theatrical stage and a kitchen. Outside of the Hall is a 9/11 Global War on Terrorism Memorial that features public seating.
Mountain Shadows Cemetery, located on Lyons Bald Mountain Road at Greenly Road in Sonora, contains a Veterans Section, which is found in Section 3.
The Tuolumne County Veterans Memorial Hall and Museum stands as a poignant tribute to the brave men and women who have served in the US military since World War I. The “Biggest Little Museum on War for the purpose of Promoting Peace” features antique guns and uniforms, historical records, and historical portraits. It also features some unique gems, including a rare plaque from the Spanish-American War and accurately detailed models of military equipment. There’s even a large anti-aircraft gun outside the building.
This Memorial was built by Chapter 391, Vietnam Veterans of America, Inc., of Tuolumne County and dedicated in June, 1991. Frank Smart was the project manager.