| Pennsylvania (Clearfield County), Curwensville — Doughboy Monument — All Wars Memorial |
| | This memorial is dedicated to the everlasting memory of the heros of all the wars who by their heroism and sacrifice have made the United States of America the foremost country of the world.
Erected in honor of the World War Veterans of Curwensville, Pennsylvania by the American Legion Auxiliary, John E. Sipes Post No. 505
1917 Their names we lovingly inscribe 1919
(four columns of names, totalling 203, follow) — Map (db m3955) HM |
| Pennsylvania (Clearfield County), New Washington — John Ludwig Snyder — 1746 - 1860 |
| | A German native, Snyder came to PA in 1758; to this county c1820. Serving 6 years, he fought under George Washington and Gen. Wayne at Trenton, Brandywine, Germantown, Paoli and wintered at Valley Forge. He was a friend of Marquis de Lafayette and with him at the Yorktown surrender. In 1832 he traveled to France for Gen. Lamarque's funeral. Lafayette gave the eulogy. ("Le Miserables") — Map (db m65263) HM |
| Pennsylvania (Clearfield County), Penfield — George Rosenkrans |
| | Noted band composer (1881-1955) lived most of his life in Penfield and was church organist here. Rosenkrans wrote piano and organ music and hymns, as well as over 200 band numbers. Among his marches are "Triumphant Battalions" and "Our Glorious Flag." — Map (db m42901) HM |
| Pennsylvania (Clearfield County), Penfield — Philip P. Bliss |
| | The great singing evangelist and gospel song writer was born July 9, 1838, in a log house which stood a little distance from here. He lived and worked on the farm and in nearby lumber camps until the age of 16. — Map (db m42902) HM |
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