El Dorado County Veterans Monument

El Dorado County Veterans Monument Public Memorial and Veterans Day Ceremonies are held annually in traditional military form.

Located at the gateway to the Sierras along the Highway 50 Corridor, this monument is host to impressive displays of appreciation for veterans and their families. The El Dorado County Veterans Monument was first envisioned by former United States Marine, Richard W. Buchanan, during the Vietnam War, where he was awarded the Navy Cross for upholding the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the

United States Naval Services. On May 24, 1968, as 3rd Battalion, 27th Marines moved against well-entrenched enemy forces during the battle of Le Bac, Buchanan witnessed numerous examples of the American fighting spirit and selfless devotion to duty by his fellow Marines and Corpsmen. He vowed that their dedication, and the dedication and sacrifices of other men and women of our armed forces, would not be forgotten. The vision was shared with architect LCDR Peter Wolfe, USCG (RET), in 1997, and "Friends of the Veterans Monument" was formed. Commander Wolfe served as an officer on high- endurance cutters and was awarded the Humanitarian Service Medal for search and rescue and law enforcement. Both former military men agreed that a tribute should be built honoring the dedication, high purpose, and sacrifices of all past, present, and future Veterans of the United States Armed Forces. The Monument site selected in Placerville, California, overlooks the Sierra Nevada Mountains and occupies most of its two-acre site at the El Dorado County Government Center, east of building A, at the intersection of Fair Lane and Ray Lawyer Drive. The Monument components include a 114-foot monument structure, which will serve as a base for the American flag and a vista for viewing. The Monument Plaza seats 400 and includes ten additional flag poles honoring our Armed Forces, Veterans Administration, POWs, Veterans Organizations, and California. The 112-foot long entrance is graced by a life-sized bronze American eagle and includes the Walk of Honor and the Circle of Honor, where most of the 1000 engraved bricks honoring our American Veterans are displayed. This monument is a significant addition to monuments across our nation, and appropriately symbolizes the freedoms, institutions, and way of life that our veterans have gallantly sacrificed to protect.

“TO HONOR THOSE WHO SERVED THE CAUSE OF FREEDOM”

12/04/2025

Former El Dorado County Recorder-Clerk William “Bill” Schultz died Nov. 28 at age 92.

Happy Birthday, Marines.Looking forward to our annual ceremony tomorrow honoring veterans from all branches of the US Ar...
11/11/2025

Happy Birthday, Marines.

Looking forward to our annual ceremony tomorrow honoring veterans from all branches of the US Armed Forces.

• November 11th at 11:00
• El Dorado County Veterans Monument in Placerville

10/14/2025
05/28/2025

An interesting article including the history of Navy Hospital Corpsmen.

05/22/2025

Join us on Monday, May 26th at 1100 for the annual Memorial Day ceremony, paying tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

El Dorado County Veterans Monument
360 Fair Lane
Placerville, CA

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11/16/2024

Airmen from the 494th Fighter Squadron were honored with the Silver Star and more for their actions protecting Israel from an Iranian attack.

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11/09/2024

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Veterans Day Events! U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs sent this bulletin at 11/08/2024 10:31 PM EST ​​​​​​​​ is a weekly newsletter for Veterans, their Families, Caregivers, and Survivors. VIEW/SHARE | EVENTS | WELCOME KIT | PODCAST Hundreds of Free Veterans Month Ev...

09/17/2024

Healing California, a statewide nonprofit, is bringing its free, fully equipped, mobile pop-up clinic to the 2024 El Dorado County Veterans Stand Down in Placerville, on Sept 13 & 14.Dental

07/13/2024
07/02/2024

Please share: COOLING CENTER library locations and times below. Please take precautions to stay safe in this triple-digit heat and remember your neighbors, friends and animals who may need help.

Crated or leashed animals are welcomed at the Placerville cooling center only.

Click here for library locations. https://eldoradolibrary.org/hours-and-locations/

Memorial Day ceremonies are scheduled to take place on Monday, May 27 at 1100 hours at the El Dorado County Veterans Mon...
05/21/2024

Memorial Day ceremonies are scheduled to take place on Monday, May 27 at 1100 hours at the El Dorado County Veterans Monument in Placerville (360 Fair Lane). The ceremony is open to all members of the public and veterans are cordially invited to attend.

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360 Fair Lane
Placerville, CA
95667

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+15306267762

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