Monument to the War of Independence in Valjala
Memorial site

This monument is situated in the church yard in Valjala. It was fashioned by Anton Õunapuu. The monument, in memory of the soldiers from Valjala parish who fell in the War of Independence, was unveiled on 24 June 1923. In autumn 1944 (other sources state September 1947) it was blown to pieces. The architect behind the new monument was A. Mänd. The monument was unveiled anew on 23 June 1993.

Certain changes were made to the original design. The dolomite monument forms an obelisk mounted on a stepped plinth, crowned with a cornice cap. Atop it stands a dolomite Cross of Liberty.