Rowlesburg in Preston County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Rowlesburg Veterans Memorial
Photographed By Craig Swain, July 24, 2010
1. Rowlesburg Veterans Memorial
Erected 2002 by Veterans of Foreign Wars, Cannon Hill Post 3008.
Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in this topic list: Military.
Location. 39° 20.781′ N, 79° 40.192′ W. Marker is in Rowlesburg, West Virginia, in Preston County. Marker is at the intersection of Buffalo Street (State Highway 72) and Poplar Street, on the right when traveling north on Buffalo Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Rowlesburg WV 26425, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Downtown Rowlesburg (a few steps from this marker); Civil War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Tray Run Viaduct (within shouting distance of this marker); Independent Order of Odd Fellows Building and Property (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 32 South Church Street (about 400 feet away); 34 South Church Street (about 400 feet away); The Great Flood of November 4-5, 1985 (about 400 feet away); Rowlesburg Post Office Postmasters (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rowlesburg.
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Photographed By Craig Swain, July 24, 2010
2. Caboose
Behind the memorial is this caboose, configured as one used on B&O Railroad.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 4, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 608 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 4, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
