Romney in Hampshire County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
To Our Hero Dead In World War II
1941 - 1945
pays tribute to the memory
of her sons who gave the last
full measure of devotion to their country
Donald M. Cookman Russell Duckworth Paul P. Harmisch Clinton R. Rigewick Kenneth M. Taylor William C. Doman Wallace Grapes William F. Powhall Oscar Powzel, Jr. Eugene W. Tharp Maurice O. Michael William P. Kuykendill
Erected by Romney High School.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II.
Location. 39° 20.472′ N, 78° 45.271′ W. Memorial is in Romney, West Virginia, in Hampshire County. It is on East Main Street (U.S. 50) just west of South Antigo Place, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 206 E Main St, Romney WV 26757, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in the Eastern Panhandle. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture and also the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Veterans Memorial (here, next to this marker); John J. Cornwell House (within shouting distance of this marker); Jackson's Headquarters (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Stonewall Jackson's Headquarters (about 300 feet away); Lieutenant John Blue (about 400 feet away); W. Va School for the Deaf and Blind
this page online
Another marker is no longer nearby. Old Literary Hall (was about 600 feet away but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by Craig Doda, July 23, 2022
4. To Our Hero Dead In World War II Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 29, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 28, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 289 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 28, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 4. submitted on August 12, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio.
