This is a black granite monument sitting on a brick patio-area approximately 15 ft. square. The monument reads: "This veteran's monument is dedicated with love and gratitude to those individuals of the Covington-Douglas school district who have, are and will serve in America's militaries. We shall always be indebted to them for their service and sacrifice to protect America's freedoms."
Organization Responsible for Installation:
Covington-Douglas school district
Memorial War Era(s):
- Vietnam
- Persian Gulf
- Panama
- WWII
- Lebanon/Grenada
- Korea
- WWI
Memorial Condition:
Good
Location:
One-half mile south of the town of Covington, OK on State Highway 74 sits the Covington Community Cemetery. On the far west side is a monument dedicated to veterans from the Covington-Douglas school district.