Location
Farmington - San Juan County
6917 East Main Street
Farmington New Mexico 87402
Latitude 36 46 44N / Longitude 108 07 15W
Historical Significance
Memorial Gardens is part of the San Juan County cemeteries that has over 43 Vietnam Veterans buried there; some of which are Navajo. The monument/marker is a recognition for all those who fought during that time. Navajos had long recognized this unique area which is at the confluence of the Animas, La Plata and San Juan Rivers, meaning three waters or between the waters. Named in 1879 by Milt Virden a farm town and removing the ‘W.'
It is a beautiful monument that has the names of those killed in the Vietnam War from the Four Corners. Around the original monument are bricks on a wall of those from the area who served and the branch of military service. Our 50th Anniversary Monument is directly West of the Wall Monument with a sitting/viewing area between the two.
Burial Significance
- Vietnam Veterans
Historical Designations
- City Landmark
Historical Marker
- Marker Date: May 11, 2017
- State of Marker Organization: New Mexico
- Marker Organization: Desert Gold Chapter
Marker Text:
50th ANNIVERSARY
VIETNAM WAR MEMORIAL
THIS IS PLACED IN HONOR OF ALL THE
VIETNAM VETERANS ON THE
50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE WAR
TO PAY TRIBUTE TO THE VALOR OF THOSE
WHO SERVED PROUDLY AND COURAGEOUSLY.
OUR HEARTFELT THANKS AND GRATITUDE
FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE ON
BEHALF OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
ALL GAVE SOME - SOME GAVE ALL
PLACED BY
THE DESERT GOLD CHAPTER, NSDAR
2016
Funding
The Memorial Gardens is a private cemetery, funded by patrons who utilize the cemetery. The DAR monument/marker was erected with funds donated by the Desert Gold Chapter, NSDAR, in Farmington, New Mexico, in the amount of $5200. The City of Farmington maintains the monument.
Tourism
- Open to the Public
- Family Friendly
- Open 24 Hours
- Lodging: Yes
Promotional Materials Available
- Brochures: Website Link
- Calendar of Events: Website Link
Acknowledgement
The Desert Gold Chapter, NSDAR, works closely with the Memory Gardens to remember the fallen veterans. Annual events are held, the community is invited. The DAR chapter surveys the marker/monument in order to preserve it.