Cheyenne in Laramie County, Wyoming — The American West (Mountains)
Vice Admiral Francis Xavier McInerney
— Capitol Avenue Bronze Project —
Photographed By Mark Parker, June 28, 2024
1. Vice Admiral Francis Xavier McInerney Marker
Cheyenne native decorated for heroic wartime dedication, leadership, and unyielding service during World War II and the Korean conflict.
Navy Cross, Silver Star, Bronze Star and Legion of Merit recipient.
Namesake of the USS McInerney
Erected 2023 by Capitol Avenue Bronze Commission, donated by Diane and Dan White, Caren and Ed Murray, John McInerney and Sara Murphy.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, Korean • War, World II • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Distinguished Service Cross/Navy Cross/Air Force Cross Recipients series list.
Location. 41° 8.064′ N, 104° 48.989′ W. Marker is in Cheyenne, Wyoming, in Laramie County. Marker is at the intersection of Capitol Avenue and West 18th Street, on the right when traveling south on Capitol Avenue. Marker is at the base of the statue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1726 Capitol Avenue, Cheyenne WY 82001, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Cheyenne Opera House and Territorial Library (within shouting distance of this marker); Cheyenne Masonic Temple (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Chief Washakie
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More about this marker. Marker and statue is in front of Geek Garage at the corner of the intersection.
Also see . . . McInerney (FFG-8) 1979-2010. Military career of Admiral McInerney
The Naval Academy’s Lucky Bag yearbook described McInerney: “Someone once said of Mac that he was as steady as a church-spire, but this is not correct; church-spires have been known to blow down or topple over, or otherwise deport themselves in an un-church-spire-like manner, but not so Mac. He’s just as steady and level headed as the day is long, and when you add to this an inexpressible fund of wholesome good humor and incurable optimism you have a thumbnail sketch of one of ‘21’s most likeable personalities.”
Photographed By Mark Parker, June 28, 2024
2. Vice Admiral Francis Xavier McInerney marker and statue
statue made by Joel Turner
Photographed By Mark Parker, June 28, 2024
3. Vice Admiral Francis Xavier McInerney marker and statue
Located in front of the Geek Garage
Credits. This page was last revised on June 30, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 29, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 37 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 29, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
