Beckley in Raleigh County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

Raleigh County World War II Memorial

Photographed by Craig Doda, February 16, 2020

1. Raleigh County World War II Memorial

Inscription. In grateful tribute toward the living and the dead who through their valiant efforts and bitter sacrifice have made America great, is this shrine dedicated by the Senior Girl Scouts of Raleigh County. Let us hold in honored memory those who served their country in World War II.

Erected by Senior Girl Scouts of Raleigh County.

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II.

Location. 37° 46.647′ N, 81° 11.388′ W. Memorial is in Beckley, West Virginia, in Raleigh County. It is on Main Street, on the right when traveling west. On the grounds of the Raleigh County Courthouse. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Beckley WV 25801, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in West Virginia’s New River Gorge.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Southern 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Eccles Mine Explosions (here, next to this marker); Beckley (here, next to this marker); Raleigh County (here, next to this marker); Upper Big Branch Mine Explosion (a few steps from this marker); Citizens Hall Of Fame (a few steps from this marker); Flame Of Freedom (within shouting distance of this marker); Dedicated (within shouting distance of this marker); The Attar Center (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Beckley.

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Photographed by Craig Doda, February 16, 2020

2. Raleigh County World War II Memorial

Photographed by Craig Doda, February 16, 2020

3. Raleigh County World War II Memorial

Credits. This page was last revised on January 22, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 19, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 452 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 19, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.