Marcus Hook in Delaware County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Marcus Hook World War I Memorial
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 14, 2010
1. Marcus Hook World War I Memorial
heroes who answered their country's
call in the World War and in the name
of God achieved victory -- thus perpetuated
The Freedom of Mankind
[Honor Roll of those killed in action
or died in service]
John McKenna Percy Watmuff Rufus Tolson
Antonio Areco Penteleone Cucinotti
Gaetano Rizzi Felippo Vetri Antonio Vivolo
[Honor Roll of those who served]
Erected by Citizens of Marcus Hook, PA.
Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, World I. A significant historical year for this entry is 1917.
Location. 39° 49.077′ N, 75° 24.934′ W. Marker is in Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania, in Delaware County. It is at the intersection of Market Street and 8th Street, on the left when traveling south on Market Street. Memorial is on the grounds of Marcus Hook Elementary School. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Marcus Hook PA 19061, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker and memorial is in Southeast Pennsylvania and in Greater Philadelphia. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, New Netherland, and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Marcus Hook World War II Veterans (within shouting distance of this marker); James B. Mickey Vernon (within shouting distance of this marker); Marcus Hook (approx. 0.2 miles away); Marcus Hook First Ward Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); American Viscose Co. (approx. 0.3 miles away); Mary Gillis Troost
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Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 14, 2010
2. Marcus Hook World War I Memorial
Looking east
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 14, 2010
3. Marcus Hook WWI Memorial Honored Dead
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4. Marcus Hook WWI Memorial Honor Roll
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5. Marcus Hook WWI Memorial Honor Roll
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6. Marcus Hook WWI Memorial Honor Roll
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7. Marcus Hook WWI Memorial Honor Roll
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8. Marcus Hook WWI Memorial Honor Roll
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9. Marcus Hook WWI Memorial Honor Roll
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10. Marcus Hook WWI Memorial Honor Roll
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11. Marcus Hook WWI Memorial Honor Roll
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12. Marcus Hook WWI Memorial Honor Roll
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13. Marcus Hook WWI Memorial Honor Roll
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14. Marcus Hook WWI Memorial Honor Roll
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15. Marcus Hook WWI Memorial Honor Roll
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16. Marcus Hook WWI Memorial Honor Roll
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17. Marcus Hook WWI Memorial Honor Roll
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18. Marcus Hook WWI Memorial Honor Roll
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 14, 2010
19. Marcus Hook WWI Memorial Honor Roll
Credits. This page was last revised on March 7, 2020. It was originally submitted on January 31, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 959 times since then and 16 times this year. Last updated on March 7, 2020, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19. submitted on January 31, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
