Boalsburg in Centre County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Birthplace of Memorial Day
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, July 25, 2021
1. The Birthplace of Memorial Day Marker
October 1864
Lorann Jacobs, Sculptor
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1864.
Location. 40° 46.702′ N, 77° 47.619′ W. Marker is in Boalsburg, Pennsylvania, in Centre County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of North Church Street and Boal Avenue (Pennsylvania Route 45). Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Boalsburg PA 16827, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Boalsburg (within shouting distance of this marker); 112th Infantry Regiment (approx. 0.2 miles away); 108th Field Artillery (approx. 0.2 miles away); 111th Infantry Regiment (approx. 0.2 miles away); 112th Machine Gun Company (approx. 0.2 miles away); 109th Machine Gun Battalion (approx. 0.2 miles away); 107th Field Artillery (approx. 0.2 miles away); 28th Signal Battalion (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Boalsburg.
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Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, July 25, 2021
2. The Birthplace of Memorial Day Marker
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, July 25, 2021
3. The Birthplace of Memorial Day Marker
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, July 25, 2021
4. The Birthplace of Memorial Day Marker
Tombstone at sculpture
Reuben Hunter
Surgeon 54th Rgt. Pa. Vol.
Died at Annapolis, Md.
Sep. 19th 1864
Aged
50 Yrs 3 Mo. 25 D's
He has fought the good fight. He has Kept the faith, and henceforth He shall wear a crown of righteousness.
Surgeon 54th Rgt. Pa. Vol.
Died at Annapolis, Md.
Sep. 19th 1864
Aged
50 Yrs 3 Mo. 25 D's
He has fought the good fight. He has Kept the faith, and henceforth He shall wear a crown of righteousness.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 25, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 24, 2021, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 106 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 24, 2021, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 4. submitted on July 25, 2021, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
