The Veterans Wall of Honor in Bella Vista is one of the most moving memorials in Northwest Arkansas — a circular granite monument inscribed with thousands of veterans’ names, wrapped in a bronze timeline of American military history and centered on a peaceful fountain. It’s free and open 24 hours a day, and it honors those who served across every branch and every conflict.
About the Memorial
Created by the Veterans Council of Northwest Arkansas and dedicated in 2004, the Wall of Honor is unusual in that it isn’t dedicated to any single branch or war — it honors all who served. Visitors enter beneath an arch and follow an outer wall lined with 63 bronze plaques that chronicle American military history in maps, images, and text, from the Revolutionary War through the War on Terror. The inner faces of the circular walls hold granite tablets engraved with more than 4,800 veterans’ names, each added by the veterans themselves or by their families.
Visiting
- Cost: Free.
- Hours: Open 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
- What to see: The bronze military timeline, the engraved name tablets, and the central fountain in its park-like setting.
- Nearby: The memorial sits beside the walking trail around Bella Vista Lake, so it’s easy to combine with a stroll.
- Please note: This is a place of remembrance — visit respectfully.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Veterans Wall of Honor free to visit?
Yes. It’s free and open to everyone, 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
What is the Veterans Wall of Honor?
A memorial in Bella Vista, dedicated in 2004, honoring veterans of all branches and conflicts. It features a bronze timeline of American military history, granite tablets with more than 4,800 engraved veterans’ names, and a central fountain.
Can I add a veteran’s name to the wall?
Yes — names are added by veterans and their families. Contact the Veterans Council of Northwest Arkansas for details on adding a name.
Location & Directions
- Address: 101 Veterans Way, Bella Vista, AR 72714
- Hours: Open 24/7 | Admission: Free
- More info: vetwallofhonor.org
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