Wrightsville in York County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
World War Memorial
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 2, 2018
1. World War Memorial Marker
our boys who served their country
in the World War
These made the supreme sacrifice
☆ Wilton H. Abel ☆
☆ David E. Poff ☆
☆ George H. Leithiser ☆
"Greater love hath no man than this
That a man lay down his life for his friends"
Erected by Wrightsville Chapter, American War Mothers.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Patriots & Patriotism • War, World I.
Location. 40° 1.425′ N, 76° 32.309′ W. Marker is in Wrightsville, Pennsylvania, in York County. Memorial is at the intersection of 7th Street and Hellam Street (Pennsylvania Route 462), in the median on 7th Street. Marker seen when traveling south on 7th Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Wrightsville PA 17368, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Springetsbury Manor (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Road of Remembrance (about 500 feet away); Wrightsville Engagement (approx. ¼ mile away); Mifflin House (approx. ¼ mile away); U.S.S. Maine Memorial
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Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 2, 2018
2. World War Memorial
Credits. This page was last revised on May 9, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 15, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 195 times since then and 9 times this year. Last updated on May 9, 2021, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 15, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
