Nockamixon Township near Ottsville in Bucks County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Hiram Williams Pursell

1837 - 1918

Photographed By Alan Edelson, April 19, 2009

1. Hiram Williams Pursell Marker

Inscription. Born Nockamixon Township, served 6th and 104th Pennsylvania Volunteers, 1861. Regiment flag bearer, Fair Oaks, Va., May 31, 1862, wounded twice, faced advancing enemy while Union Army in retreat, saved another regiment color from capture after bearer killed. Sgt. Pursell was honorably discharged September 30, 1864. Awarded Medal of Honor May 12, 1894. Immortalized William Trego's Rescue Of The Colors.

Erected by Nockamixon Township.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Medal of Honor Recipients series list. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1859.

Location. 40° 30.969′ N, 75° 9.608′ W. Marker is near Ottsville, Pennsylvania, in Bucks County. It is in Nockamixon Township. Marker is on Beaver Run Road, on the right when traveling west. Marker is located in Nockamixon Township Veterans Memorial Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4 Old School House Way, Ottsville PA 18942, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Edward Marshall-Walker (approx. 2.6 miles away); Walking Purchase (approx. 2.6 miles away); Delaware Canal (approx. 3.2 miles away); Cemented in the Past (approx. 3.2 miles away);

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Gallows Hill (approx. 3½ miles away); Life Along The Canal (approx. 4.6 miles away); Mules and Men (approx. 4.6 miles away); Canal Boats (approx. 4.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ottsville.

Also see . . .
1. Medal of Honor Narrative. (Submitted on April 21, 2009, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey.)
2. Rescue of the Colors Painting. (Submitted on April 21, 2009, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey.)

Roadside Marker for Nockamixon Veterans Memorial Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Alan Edelson, April 19, 2009

2. Roadside Marker for Nockamixon Veterans Memorial Park

Memorial Plaque at Nockamixon Township Veterans Memorial Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Alan Edelson, April 19, 2009

3. Memorial Plaque at Nockamixon Township Veterans Memorial Park

A memorial to both the living and the dead of Nockamixon Township who have served in the defense of their country. Dedicated May 30, 1956 by B.S.A. Troop 27

Plaque at Nockamixon Township Veterans Memorial Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Alan Edelson, April 19, 2009

4. Plaque at Nockamixon Township Veterans Memorial Park

Veterans Memorial Field. In grateful recognition of all service personnel who served our great nation. Memorial Day 1985.

Plaque at Nockamixon Township Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Alan Edelson, April 19, 2009

5. Plaque at Nockamixon Township Park

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 19, 2009, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,441 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on April 19, 2009, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.