The names of those soldiers are:
- Trooper Albert Curley
- Trooper Edwin H. Schoenbeck
- Trooper James P. Meigs Jr.
- Trooper Samuel G. Kimble
- Trooper Turl Covington Jr.
The site of the memorial is near a one-of-a-kind 1940s government housing area once designated for the Buffalo Soldiers and their families during segregation. These brick single-family dwellings are the only remaining set in existence today.
Make sure you read the 9 informational plaques and learn of the history of the Buffalo Soldiers.
Bring your camera. Buffalo Soldier Park and Memorial is located at the intersection of 18th Street and Buffalo Soldier Drive.