Romney in Hampshire County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
To Our Hero Dead In World War II
1941 - 1945
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 28, 2020
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. Marker is in Romney, West Virginia, in Hampshire County. Memorial is on East Main Street (U.S. 50) just west of South Antigo Place, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 206 E Main St, Romney WV 26757, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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 (about 500 feet away); Hampshire County World War I Memorial (about 600 feet away); Gilbert Proctor Miller (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Romney.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 28, 2020
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 28, 2020
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 139 times since then and 10 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.