Fairmont in Marion County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Veterans Monument
Photographed By Bradley Owen, May 1, 2021
1. Veterans Monument
To the memory of the veterans of Marion County, W.Va. who faithfully served their country during the Revolutionary War
1775-1783
The War of 1812
The Mexican War
1845-1848
Dedicated May 30, 1930 to the memory of the veterans of Marion County, W.Va. who faithfully served their country during
1861 - The Civil War - 1865
Sponsored by the Ladies of Meade Circle D.A.R."
To the memory of the veterans of Marion County, W.Va. who faithfully served their country during
1898 1902
The Spanish-American War
To the memory of the veterans of Marion County, W.Va. who faithfully served their country during
1917 1918
The World War
Erected 1930 by Ladies of Meade Circle D.A.R.
Topics and series. This monument and memorial is listed in this topic list: Military. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list.
Location. 39° 29.352′ N, 80° 8.218′ W. Marker is in Fairmont, West Virginia, in Marion County. Memorial can be reached from the intersection of Maple Avenue and Anderson Street, on the left when traveling east. After taking an immediate left turn at the cemetery entrance, the monument is beside
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Graves of the Pierponts (here, next to this marker); Woodlawn Cemetery Chapel (a few steps from this marker); Woodlawn Cemetery Historic District (a few steps from this marker); Veterans Memorial (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Alpheus F. Haymond / Thomas S. Haymond (approx. ¼ mile away); Francis H. Pierpont Home (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); Marion County Veterans (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fairmont.
Photographed By Bradley Owen, May 1, 2021
2. Revolutionary War, War of 1812, Mexican War Plaque
Photographed By Bradley Owen, May 1, 2021
3. Civil War Plaque
Photographed By Bradley Owen, May 1, 2021
4. Spanish American War Plaque
Photographed By Bradley Owen, May 1, 2021
5. World War Plaque
Photographed By Bradley Owen, May 1, 2021
6. Veterans Monument
The Monument is on the left, while the Veterans Marker, which recognizes all service after World War I, is on the right.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 3, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 2, 2021, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 111 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on May 2, 2021, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
