Tuscaloosa, Alabama War Memorials

Veteran's Memorial Park

4.6

McFarland Blvd E, Tuscaloosa, AL 35403, USA

(205) 562-3220

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Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

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About This Memorial

Veterans Memorial Park in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, honors all U.S. Armed Forces veterans and commemorates the site of Northington General Army Hospital, a major WWII facility. The park features military artifacts including the mast and a 5-inch gun from the USS Tuscaloosa, an M60A3 tank, a Bell UH-1 'Huey' helicopter, and an A-7E Corsair aircraft. It primarily commemorates WWII, with connections to other conflicts like Vietnam. The park serves as a patriotic reminder of military sacrifices and hosts annual Memorial Day and Veterans Day programs.

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6/13/2024

"Very beautiful park honoring our veterans. Great picnic area with ample parking and lots of eateries close by."

71st Pennsylvania Infantry Monument

4.8

1 Alabama 7, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405, USA

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About This Memorial

The 71st Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Regiment monument at Gettysburg commemorates the 'California Regiment,' originally funded by West Coast citizens. This rough-hewn granite monument stands over 10 feet tall with inscribed panels and a Second Corps trefoil symbol, dedicated in 1887. It honors the regiment's actions during the Battle of Gettysburg, particularly their defense at The Angle during Pickett's Charge. The memorial recognizes the 331 men who fought, with 98 casualties, including Medal of Honor recipient Private John E. Clopp. It commemorates the American Civil War, specifically the regiment's service in the Army of the Potomac from 1861-1864.

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4/20/2024

"The monument to the 71st Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment monument was dedicated by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in 1887. The 71st was also known as the “California Regiment” as it was originally sponsored and funded by citizens on the West Coast. The monument reads: To the left of this point on July 2, the 71st Penna. assisted in repulsing the furious attack of Wright’s Ga. Brig. During the terrific cannonading of July 3, the regiment occupied a position 60 yards in the rear of this spot, a number of the men voluntarily helping to work Cushing’s disabled Battery. As the enemy emerged from Seminary Ridge the regiment was ordered forward, the left wing to this point, the right to the right in the rear. When Pickett’s Division rushed upon the wing in overwhelming numbers it fell back into line with the right, thus bringing the whole regiment into action, with the additional use of a large number of loaded muskets gathered from the battle field of the previous day. The Regiment captured a number of prisoners and three flags."