Crete Legion Post 147 submitted this memorial to the American Legion Memorial Database Identification Project. The Saline County Veterans Memorial project was constructed in 3 phases. It is different from other memorials in the area as no “bricks” were sold for veterans’ names to be on. A computer database compiled with the name, other selected information, and a picture (if desired) of each veteran. This computer information is available to all those visiting the memorial at a kiosk station inside the memorial. The information is current today and will be for many generations to come. The pentagon is approximately 6’ tall and the black granite obelisk rises an additional 8’ above the pentagon. The walls of· the pent have brick murals 5’ 8” wide and 3’ 4” tall, and have brick murals showing a tank, battleship, jet, an eagle. The obelisk has etchings of soldiers from each of the services and a female soldier. There are 6 armed services flags showing around the outside. Two 25’ flag poles for the US flag and the Nebraska flag are located on the north side of the memorial. They are lit by 3 in-ground fixtures per pole.
Date of Installation: November 2, 2011 Organization Responsible for Installation: Saline County Veterans Memorial Committee Memorial War Era(s): Persian Gulf Panama Lebanon/Grenada Vietnam Korea \MNII \MNI Location: Courthouse 215 S. Court Wilber, NE 68465
