Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument
Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument, National monument in the United States
The monument commemorates the life of Col. Charles Young, an African American military officer.
Charles Young was the third African American to graduate from West Point.
It honors the legacy of the Buffalo Soldiers, a name given to African American regiments of the US Army.
Located in Wilberforce, Ohio, it is accessible for visitors interested in military history and civil rights.
The national monument is part of the National Park Service's effort to highlight underrepresented historical narratives.
Location: Greene County
Website: nps.gov/chyo
Sources: Wikimedia, OpenStreetMap
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