State of Florida Veterans’ Memorials

The State of Florida has three official memorials dedicated to veterans located in the capital city, Tallahassee.  The sites are maintained by the Florida Department of Management Services.

World War II Memorial

Florida’s World War II Memorial was dedicated on June 6, 2005, by Gov. Jeb Bush. More than 248,000 Florida veterans served in the war. The Sunshine State is currently home to nearly 31,000 World War II veterans.

Location: In front of the R. A. Gray Building, 500 South Bronough Street, Tallahassee.

Korean War Memorial

Florida’s Korean War Memorial was dedicated on Dec. 11, 1999, by Gov. Jeb Bush. More than 294,000 Florida veterans served in the Armed Forces during the war. The Sunshine State is currently home to more than 105,000 Korean War veterans.

Location: Cascades Park, Downtown Tallahassee.

Vietnam War Memorial

Florida’s Vietnam War Memorial was dedicated on Nov. 12, 1985, by Gov. Bob Graham. The memorial, with its twenty-eight by fifteen foot U.S. flag, contains the names of all known Floridians killed in the war. The Sunshine State is currently home to more than 498,000 Vietnam veterans.

Location: Across Monroe Street from the Old Capitol Building, Downtown Tallahassee.