Honoring the courage and dedication of America’s brave veterans.
A quiet, reflective and educational place in which to remember the sacrifices of war and give thanks to those who served our country in the name of freedom.
History
The Northfield Area Veterans Memorial stands as a tribute not only to the veterans it honors, but also to the years of dedicated effort on the part of volunteers, committee members and others who worked tirelessly to make the memorial a reality.
The idea of a veterans memorial had been a dream of many Northfield veterans for years. In November 1998, the local posts of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion voted to approve the concept of establishing a memorial. A Veterans Park Committee was formed to develop a plan and enlist community support. By May 1999, the committee was ready to formally request the involvement of the City of Northfield, which responded with a resolution in December 1999 establishing the Veterans Memorial Trust Fund.
The Northfield Area Veterans Memorial was officially dedicated on Veterans Day, November 11, 2005.
Walk of Remembrance
Paving Stones
Paving stones may be purchased for any veteran who has served honorably in the United States Armed Forces from the Revolutionary War to the present. This includes reservists and guardsmen.
“Any nation that does not honor its heroes will not long endure.”
— Abraham Lincoln