Skip to main content
Shedd Aquarium

Effingham County Veteran's Memorial

130 East Jefferson Avenue, Effingham, IL 62401

Historic Sites

The Effingham County Veteran's Memorial wall is dedicated to all the men and women who served from all five branches of the armed forces. The names on the walls are from past and present. Every year they add more names to the wall.

On Veteran's Day, November 11, 1991, the first three stones of the Memorial were dedicated in honor of all Effingham County veterans. The "Memorial Names Stone" addition was dedicated on Armed Forces Day, May 19, 2012. This memorial has close to 3,700 names of men and women veterans from all five branches of the armed forces. The stones were designed and etched with the past, present and future in mind. Each year, more names can and will be added. It is an ongoing memorial with space for over 9,000 names. The Memorial is not only a tribute, it is our history: a standing memorial to the living and the dead, our neighbobrs, families and friends, who have served to preserve, protect and secure peace for our nation.

What's happening nearby...

Downtown Movie Night

Effingham County Cultural Center and Museum •  Jun 20 @ 8:30PM

Enjoy a screening of The Little Rascals under the stars at Downtown Movie Night! Bring chairs, blankets, and loved ones. Movie starts at 8:30 p.m. Concessions…

Read more about Downtown Movie Night

Funfest for Air-Cooled VWs

Mid America Motorworks •  Jun 20 – Jun 21

Enjoy a weekend in Effingham featuring classic vehicles, scenic tours, food, and family fun. Join the Fun Run, camp out, and catch a movie with the…

Read more about Funfest for Air-Cooled VWs

The Great Race Rolls Through Effingham

Effingham Performance Center •  Jun 24 @ 12noon

The 2025 Great Race is rolling through Effingham! Come on out for this special lunch stop to see beautiful vintage cars and meet some participants during…

Read more about The Great Race Rolls Through Effingham

You might also be interested...

Heart Theatre

Effingham

The theatre is one of the two examples in Effingham of the Art Deco style that was popular from 1920 to 1940.

Read more about Heart Theatre

Effingham County Courthouse

Effingham

The Effingham Country Courthouse Museum features displays on the military, Effingham County railroads and Effingham County history. It is also listed on the National Register of…

Read more about Effingham County Courthouse

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Get inspired by top travel stories, gain access to exclusive promotions and contests, and discover even more reasons to #EnjoyIllinois.