The history of the Columbus Veterans Memorial Center

Eulogizing fallen Civil War soldiers, Abraham Lincoln stated in his Gettysburg address, “from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion.”

History reflects that the citizens of Columbus have been devoted to the American cause and that many have given that full measure of service to their country.

It was recently noted that the graves of 401 World War I and 334 World War II veterans were located in the cemeteries within the city limits of Columbus.