Homestead in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
World War II Memorial
men of World War II
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Post 373
Homestead PA
Incorporated March 28, 1920
Dedicated Memorial Day 2002
Erected by Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 373.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • War, World II. A significant historical date for this entry is May 28, 1920.
Location. 40° 24.381′ N, 79° 54.744′ W. Marker is in Homestead, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny County. Memorial is at the intersection of East 8th Avenue and Homestead Grays Bridge, on the right when traveling west on East 8th Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Homestead PA 15120, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. World War I Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Chiodo's Tavern (within shouting distance of this marker); 1892 Homestead Strike Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Steel on the Move (within shouting distance of this marker); Mary Harris "Mother" Jones (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Frances Perkins (about 600 feet away); John D. Kelly (about 700 feet away); The Homestead Grays (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Homestead.
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