Fairmount Heights in Prince George's County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
World War II Monument
701 59th Avenue
— Historic Site, Erected 1946 —
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, July 4, 2018
1. World War II Monument Marker
Inscription.
World War II Monument. 701 59th Avenue. The World War II Monument was erected to honor the citizens of Fairmount Heights who served in the armed forces during World War II. In the early years of the Fairmount Heights community, this small park was the property of the Reverend Joshua Barnes. The earliest Methodist worship services were held in his house on this site before construction of the Fairmount Heights Episcopal Church in 1911. The monument, together with the curved wall and grass park area, serves as an entryway into the town from Eastern Avenue. The monument stands in a triangular lot with benches and shrubs fronted by a curved section of brick wall. It was documented that on the south side plate was inscribed “in honor of the men who served in World War II/Erected in November 1946 by the Monument Committee.” The monument and the park were restored in 2012 and both are now protected by an established easement held by the Maryland National Capital Park and Planning Commission.
The World War II Monument was erected to honor the citizens of Fairmount Heights who served in the armed forces during World War II. In the early years of the Fairmount Heights community, this small park was the property of the Reverend Joshua Barnes. The earliest Methodist worship services were held in his house on this site before construction of the Fairmount Heights Episcopal Church in 1911. The monument, together with the curved wall and grass park area, serves as an entryway into the town from Eastern Avenue. The monument stands in a triangular lot with benches and shrubs fronted by a curved section of brick wall. It was documented that on the south side plate was inscribed “in honor of the men who served in World War II/Erected in November 1946 by the Monument Committee.” The monument and the park were restored in 2012 and both are now protected by an established easement held by the Maryland National Capital Park and Planning Commission.
Erected by Town of Fairmount Heights, Maryland. (Marker Number 72-09-29.)
54.949′ W. Marker is in Fairmount Heights, Maryland, in Prince George's County. Marker is at the intersection of 59th Avenue and 59th Place, on the right when traveling east on 59th Avenue. The marker is in a small park at the confluence of 59th Avenue, 59th Place and Veterans Monument Place. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 701 59th Avenue, Capitol Heights MD 20743, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 29, 2019. It was originally submitted on July 5, 2018, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. This page has been viewed 151 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on July 5, 2018, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
