Old Glory
Chester County, PA
[Left Plaque]
Erected by The County of Chester
In grateful commemoration of the heroism, sacrifices, and patriotism of her soldiers, sailors, and marines displayed during the late war of the rebellion for the preservation of the Union and the supremacy of its flag.
Dedicated
Memorial Day 1915
[Right Plaque]
“Let us here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain; that this nation, under god, shall have a new birth of freedom, and that government of the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.”
Abraham Lincoln
Erected 1915 by County of Chester.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Events • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #16 Abraham Lincoln series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1915.
Location. 39° 57.584′ N, 75° 36.283′ W. Marker is in West Chester, Pennsylvania, in Chester County. Marker is at the intersection of West Market Street and North High Street & West Market Street, on the left when traveling east on West Market Street. This Monument and its markers are on the grounds of the original Chester County Courthouse.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Disabled Veterans of Chester County Pennsylvania Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Chester County World War II Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Chester County Courthouse (a few steps from this marker); Lincoln Biography (a few steps from this marker); Chester County (within shouting distance of this marker); The First National Bank of West Chester (within shouting distance of this marker); William Darlington M.D. (within shouting distance of this marker); Bank of Chester County (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in West Chester.
More about this marker. This monument is accross the street from the building where the first published biography of Abraham Lincoln was printed in 1860.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker.
Also see . . .
1. The origin of the term "Old Glory" as it refers to the flag of The United States of America. (Submitted on October 28, 2011, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania.)
2. 100 Year Aniversery Story ~ 2015. (Submitted on June 6, 2015, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania.)
3. Time capsule found in 100 year celebration ~ Daily Local News, West Chester, PA
4. History of West Chester's Old Glory ~ by Malcolm Johnstone. (Submitted on June 30, 2016, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania.)
Credits. This page was last revised on November 11, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 28, 2011, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,409 times since then and 113 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 28, 2011, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania. 4. submitted on June 8, 2015, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania. 5. submitted on November 6, 2016, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
