American Revolutionary War Patriots Marker
Southern Arizona Veterans' Memorial - Sierra Vista
America 250 Project
Marker:
American Revolutionary War Patriots Marker
America 250 Project
Location:
Southern Arizona Veterans’ Memorial
1300 S. Buffalo Soldier Trail
Sierra Vista, Cochise County, Arizona
31.3230, -110.1814
Directions:
From Tucson, take I-10 east to exit 302, the Sierra Vista/Fort Huachuca/AZ-90 exit. Travel 28 miles to Sierra Vista. At the 4-Way intersection in Sierra Vista (AZ-90 turns left and Fort Huachuca’s Van Deaman gate is on the right), continue straight. The road then becomes Buffalo Soldier Trail. Travel about 3 miles to the Southern Arizona Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery, which will be on the right.
Historical Significance:
The Veterans Memorial is a monument dedicated to honoring the service and sacrifice of our country’s armed forced. It is a place of honor and reflection for veterans and their families and friends as well as a place to show respect to those service men and women who have and continue to courageously service our country.
The Revolutionary War Patriots marker reads, “This marker commemorates the men and women who achieved American Independence. These Patriots, believing in the noble cause of liberty, fought valiantly to found a new nation. 1775-1783”
The marker installation marks a local celebration in anticipation of the America 250 Project of DAR, part of the nationwide commemoration of America’s 250th anniversary in 2026 led by the U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission.
Marker Dedication Date:
November 15, 2025
Sponsor:
Tombstone Chapter, NSDAR.
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