Squirrel Hill South in Pittsburgh in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

World War I Memorial

1917 - 1918

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), September 11, 2020

1. World War I Memorial

Inscription.
This memorial grove was dedicated May 27, 1920 in memory of the men of Allegheny County who served in the World War

This tablet was placed Nov. 9, 1930 by Allegheny County Council of the Service Star Legion

"Lest We Forget"
[Plaque affixed to the memorial:]
Memorial Grove Monument
Bronze, stone
1920 (Monument), 1930 (Plaque)

The United States entered the First World War in 1917, and was involved in the conflict for less than two years. During this time, upwards of 60,000 men of Allegheny County served in the Armed Forces. This grove of trees was dedicated to the men, living and dead, who served as veterans in that war, with the tablet being added a decade later.

Erected 1930 by Allegheny County Council of the Service Star Legion; City of Pittsburgh.

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World I. A significant historical date for this entry is May 27, 1920.

Location. 40° 26.271′ N, 79° 56.644′ W. Marker is in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny County. It is in Squirrel Hill South. Memorial is on West Circuit Road, 0.1 miles south of Schenley Drive, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Pittsburgh PA 15217, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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are within walking distance of this marker. Schenley Park (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); George Westinghouse Memorial (about 700 feet away); History / Restoration (about 700 feet away); Schenley Park Bridge (approx. 0.2 miles away); Colonel Alexander Leroy Hawkins (approx. 0.2 miles away); Baker Hall (approx. ¼ mile away); College of Fine Arts (approx. ¼ mile away); Porter Hall (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pittsburgh.

Plaque affixed to the memorial image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), September 11, 2020

2. Plaque affixed to the memorial

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), September 11, 2020

3. World War I Memorial

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 14, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 212 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 14, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.