Virginia Monument

The Virginia Monument is a memorial site in Adams County featuring marble monuments dedicated to different military branches, with presidential quotes and narrative plaques throughout. The grounds extend near Mann-Nyholt Lake with accessible pathways that guide visitors through the entire space.

The monument was created to remember the USS Colorado, a battleship that served from 1923 to 1947 and took part in major Pacific Theater operations. This naval history shapes the memorial and its symbolic importance for the community.

The Virginia Monument displays military symbols and a story wall where personal accounts from local soldiers are shared with visitors. A prayer wheel with indigenous design gives people a sense of cultural diversity when they visit this memorial site.

The grounds feature wide, level pathways that are easy to walk and several resting areas where you can stop and sit. Plan to spend time reading the various plaques and exploring the different sections of the memorial at your own pace.

An unusual feature here is a replica battleship structure where visitors can actually fish, making it possible to experience naval history in a hands-on way. This combination of memorial and active recreation makes the place quite different from typical military sites.

Location: Adams County

GPS coordinates: 39.81410,-77.25030

Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:52