Sheffield Lake Veterans Memorial
Located east of Howell Street between Tennyson and Ivanhoe Avenues
Sgt. Samuel L. Felton Jr. Central Park
Sergeant Samuel L. Felton Jr. of Lorain, Ohio, epitomized courage and selflessness both on the battlefield and in his community. A distinguished U.S. Marine Corps veteran from 1968 to 1971, Felton earned two Purple Hearts for wounds sustained in combat and the prestigious Navy Cross for extraordinary heroism during his service in Vietnam—a distinction bestowed…
Oakwood Park
Home of the Ohio Hispanic Veterans Memorial and the Hungarian Veterans Memorial. Hispanic Veterans Memorial In April 1980, AMVETS Post #58 established a small memorial at the northeast corner of Oakwood Park, the heart of the Hispanic community. It was established to honor all Hispanic veterans who had served our country in the military and…
Vietnam Veterans Memorial of Lorain County
A dedicated tribute to the brave men and women who served in the Vietnam War. Located in a serene setting in Amherst, Ohio on North Lake Street, this memorial honors the sacrifices and service of local veterans who fought in one of the most challenging conflicts in American history. The memorial, dedicated on June 23,…
Victory Park
This park is located on the corner of W. Erie Avenue & W. 5th Street in Lorain, Ohio in a “V” shaped park. Originally dedicated on April 6, 1922, Victory Park was built to pay tribute to the 200 wounded and 42 dead World War I veterans from Lorain, Ohio. The park features a bronzed winged…