Watertown, South Dakota War Memorials

Watertown Veterans Memorial

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90 S Lake Dr, Watertown, SD 57201, USA

About This Memorial

The Watertown Veterans Memorial originated from a 2003 conversation between Korean War veteran Laurel Foss and Navy veteran LeRoy Anderson, evolving from a napkin sketch to a lakeside memorial at Stokes-Thomas City Park. Designed by Foss's nephew Michael, it features a wall honoring veterans from multiple service branches, with construction completed in 2006. The memorial commemorates military personnel from various conflicts, particularly recognizing Korean War and Vietnam War veterans. Its notable elements include concrete construction and a timeline documenting its development, serving as a tribute to all past and present service members.

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Reviews

5/27/2023

"A Nice and quiet place, with name plates of soldiers who served the country in the war. This place is located close to a lake. You can see a nice sunset here"