War memorial with military hardware
Vietnam Veterans Memorial (John M. Cappella Memorial, Port Carbon)
- Location
- 612 5th Street (south of White St.), Port Carbon, PA
- Status
- Extant
- Coordinates
- 40.70422, -76.16322 · Open in Maps · Verified location
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Fifth Street in Port Carbon honors the veterans of the Vietnam War (1959–1975) and is dedicated in memory of John M. Cappella.
Its grounds include a static tank and a UH-1 “Huey” helicopter display, and it shares the Fifth Street site with the Anthracite Region Veterans Memorial. It was photographed in place in 2024; its dedication date is not documented.
Sources
- Vietnam Veterans Memorial — Historical Marker Database (HMDB) m259066
License: reference
Frequently asked
- Whom does the Port Carbon Vietnam Veterans Memorial honor?
- Vietnam War veterans (1959–1975), dedicated in memory of John M. Cappella.
- What is displayed at the site?
- The grounds include a static tank and a UH-1 'Huey' helicopter display, alongside the Anthracite Region Veterans Memorial on Fifth Street. It was photographed in place in 2024.