Fairmont in Marion County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Veterans Memorial
Photographed by Bradley Owen, June 7, 2021
1. Veterans Memorial
To all Veterans of Marion County who helped preserve the freedoms of humanity for all ages to come
Erected 1961 by Post 17 American Legion.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Military.
Location. 39° 29.095′ N, 80° 8.576′ W. Memorial is in Fairmont, West Virginia, in Marion County. It is at the intersection of Adams Street (U.S. 19/250) and Jefferson Street (U.S. 250), on the left when traveling east on Adams Street. The memorial stands on the corner to the right when facing the front entrance to the Marion County Courthouse. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 219 Adams St, Fairmont WV 26554, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in North Central West Virginia. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern 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: Fairmont (here, next to this marker); Marion County Courthouse (a few steps from this marker); Boaz Fleming (within shouting distance of this marker); The Original Dunbar School (within shouting distance of this marker); Sheriff's House (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans Square (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Marion County Veterans (about 300 feet away); High-Level / Million Dollar Robert H. Mollohan Bridge (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fairmont.
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Photographed by Bradley Owen, June 7, 2021
2. Veterans Memorial
Engraving on the side of the Memorial.
Photographed by Bradley Owen, June 7, 2021
3. Veterans Memorial
Photographed by Bradley Owen, June 7, 2021
4. Veterans Memorial
Marion County Courthouse is in the background.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 12, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 12, 2021, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 260 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 12, 2021, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
