Fairmont in Marion County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

Veterans Memorial

Photographed By Bradley Owen, June 7, 2021

1. Veterans Memorial

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Dedicated to the Veterans of all wars

Erected 2004 by American Legion Fairmont Post 17.

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Military.

Location. 39° 28.502′ N, 80° 9.104′ W. Marker is in Fairmont, West Virginia, in Marion County. Memorial is on Fairmont Avenue (U.S. 250) just south of 8th Street, on the right when traveling north. Marker is in front of the VFW Post 629 building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 802 Fairmont Ave, Fairmont WV 26554, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); The Sesquicentennial of Christ Episcopal Church (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Highgate Carriage House (about 400 feet away); East/West Stadium (approx. 0.4 miles away); David Morgan (1721–1813) / Patriot, Defender (approx. half a mile away); First Father’s Day Service

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(approx. half a mile away); a different marker also named First Father's Day Service (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fairmont.

Additional Plaque On The North Side Of The Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bradley Owen, June 7, 2021

2. Additional Plaque On The North Side Of The Marker

This Symbol of America has been brought to the Citizens of Marion County
By Fairmont Post No. 17, ING.
The American Legion
Nov. 11, 1950

Photographed By Bradley Owen, June 7, 2021

3. Veterans Memorial

Credits. This page was last revised on June 13, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 12, 2021, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 122 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 12, 2021, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.

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