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Blue Star Memorial Highway

Where: Parowan, UT (Iron County)

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S. armed forces, part of a nationwide program started after World War II. It's a fitting stop for those interested in military tributes and American history.

Updated October 22, 2026

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Blue Star Memorial Highways are highways in the United States that are marked to pay tribute to the U.S. armed forces. The National Council of State Garden Clubs, now known as National Garden Clubs, Inc., started the program in 1945 after World War II. The blue star was used on service flags to denote a service member fighting in the war.

About Blue Star Memorial Highway

Blue Star Memorial Highway is a historic site in Parowan (Iron County), Utah. The nearest other historic site is Dinosaur Footprint Parowan Gap, about 10.8 miles away, with 17 more within 30 miles.

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Parowan, Utah.

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