Fairmont in Marion County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Veterans Memorial
Photographed By Bradley Owen, June 7, 2021
1. Veterans Memorial
North Face
Dedicated to city by Veterans Foreign Wars Post No. 629 in Memory of departed comrades
V.F.W. Post No.629 Welcomes you to Fairmont W. VA.
Fairmont W. VA. incorporated as Middletown VA. 1820 changed to present name 1865
Thank you call again V.F.W. Post No. 629
Erected by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 629.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Military • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1820.
Location. 39° 28.511′ N, 80° 9.099′ W. Marker is in Fairmont, West Virginia, in Marion County. Memorial is at the intersection of Fairmont Avenue (U.S. 250) and 8th Street, on the right when traveling north on Fairmont Avenue. Marker is in front of the VFW Post 629 building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 804 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 (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); The Sesquicentennial of Christ Episcopal Church (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Highgate Carriage House (about 500 feet away); East/West Stadium (approx.
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Photographed By Bradley Owen, June 7, 2021
2. Veterans Memorial
West Face
Photographed By Bradley Owen, June 7, 2021
3. Veterans Memorial
South Face
Photographed By Bradley Owen, June 7, 2021
4. Veterans Memorial
East Face
Photographed By Bradley Owen, June 7, 2021
5. Veterans Memorial
Photographed By Bradley Owen, June 7, 2021
6. Veterans Memorial
Multiple Memorials located in front of VFW Post 629.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 14, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 14, 2021, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 122 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on June 14, 2021, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
