The Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington D.C. is a well-known landmark, but it’s not the only memorial dedicated to those who served in the Vietnam War. In fact, all 50 states have Vietnam memorials. However, none quite compare to the one found in coastal Mississippi — and that’s because it features photos of almost all of the casualties displayed. Take a look:

Ocean Springs is one of the most popular cities on Mississippi’s Gulf Coast; however, many don’t know that it’s home to the Mississippi Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

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The site memorializes the 667 men from Mississippi who lost their lives or were declared missing in action during the Vietnam War. It also serves as a living tribute to those who survived the Vietnam War.

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Spanning two parallel walls, the expansive memorial really puts into perspective the profound effect the war had on Mississippi.

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Unlike other memorials devoted to Vietnam veterans, this one includes photos of almost all of the casualties as well as their names.

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A long time in the making, discussions about the memorial began back in 1985. The groundbreaking didn’t take place until 10 years later!

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In addition to Vietnam veterans, the site also honors veterans of WWI, WWII, and the Korean War.

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After viewing the memorial, be sure to explore the grounds, which feature several other interesting displays, including a helicopter and torpedo.

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You’ll also notice several strategically placed flags, which are the flags of the nations that fought alongside American troops in Vietnam.

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There’s a walking path, too. Sticking with the military theme, the path is lined with plaques of Mississippi Congressional Medal of Honor winners.

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For more information, call (228) 392-7190. You can also visit the Mississippi Vietnam Veterans Memorial website.

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More specifically, you’ll find the memorial on Highway 90 near the city’s civic center.

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Did you know about this beautiful memorial? Have you seen it in person? If so, what’d you think? Tell us in the comments section.

This isn’t the state’s only must-visit memorial. Read about another here.

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