Abington Township near Rockledge in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
George Washington
As a warrior, her served refusing pay and led in the achievement of our independence.
As a statesman and lawgiver, his guiding wisdom assisted in framing the fundamental law.
As the first president of the United States, he governed with firmness and moderation.
As a patriot, he bequeathed his bright example and earnest counsel and immortal legacy to his country.
As a man, his character stood supreme in its grand equipoise of noblest qualities.
Modest as great, prudent as brave, he gave the best years of his life to the public weal and died in voluntary retirement.
The brightest star in the constellation of the great men of all time.
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Originally dedicated in 1869
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1869.
Location. 40° 4.873′ N, 75° 5.917′ W. Marker is near Rockledge, Pennsylvania, in Montgomery County. It is in Abington Township. Memorial can be reached from Shelmire Street, on the right when traveling north. Memorial is in Lawnview Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 500 Huntingdon Pike, Jenkintown PA 19046, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Veterans Memorial (here, next to this marker); Gilbert Motier DeLafayette (here, next to this marker); World War II Honor Roll (approx. 0.4 miles away); Fox Chase and Rockledge World War Memorial (approx. 0.6 miles away); Anna Thomas Jeanes (approx. one mile away); America’s Unknown Child (approx. 1.4 miles away); Knowlton (approx. 1.4 miles away); Beth Sholom Synagogue (approx. 1˝ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rockledge.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 10, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 706 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 10, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.