Markers/Monuments
Battleship Missouri Memorial
Launched in 1944, the battleship USS Missouri was the site where the Imperial Japanese surrendered at the end of World War II. The ship is now a floating exhibit and war memorial.
Children's Memorial at the Edgartown Lighthouse
The Edgartown Harbor Lighthouse, a symbol of safety and guidance for mariners, is also the home for a memorial for children who have died.
Cold War Submarine Memorial
Located in the heart of the Charleston Harbor, the Cold War Submarine Memorial is an enduring tribute to the dedicated men who served in our naval submarines during the Cold War from 1947-1989.
Crown Point Lighthouse
The Crown Point Lighthouse, first lit in 1859, was transformed in 1909 into a memorial to the discovery, exploration, and deep history of Lake Champlain. The site itself was the scene of battles between the French and English, and later the English and Americans in Revolutionary War.
Crypt of John Paul Jones
John Paul Jones is recognized as the father of U.S. Navy. He played a key role in the War of Independence and has inspired generations of midshipmen and naval officers. After he died in 1797, he was buried in France. In 1906, his body was moved to a crypt under the U.S. Naval Academy Chapel.
Fond du Lac Lighthouse
The Fond du Lac Lighthouse was a gift to the city in 1932 by lumberman W. J. Nuss.
Gloucester Fisherman's Memorial
Resting on a granite base in the center of Gloucester's long, narrow Stacy Esplanade is the Gloucester Fisherman's Memorial.
Grimm Memorial
The Grimm Memorial is a marker to the life of a local resident, Stanley Mike Grimm, who enjoyed lighthouses.
Mosquito Fleet Trail
The Mosquito Fleet Trail is approximately 100 miles of roadside hiking and biking along the shores of the Kitsap Peninsula on Puget Sound.
National Rivers Hall of Fame
The National Rivers Hall of Fame is part of the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium campus on the Dubuque riverfront.
Navy-Merchant Marine Memorial
The Navy-Merchant Marine Memorial is a monument honoring sailors of the United States Navy and the United States Merchant Marine who died at sea during World War I. Located in Lady Bird Johnson Park in Washington, DC, it was dedicated on October 18, 1934.