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

Gold Star Mothers

Photographed By Bradley Owen, August 2, 2021

1. Gold Star Mothers Marker

Inscription. In honor of
West Virginia Gold Star mothers
who suffered the loss
of a son or daughter
while serving in our Armed Forces
for the enduring freedom
of these
United States of America
from the
American Revolutionary War
to present day

May God, home and country
recognize their sacrifice

Erected 2019 by The West Virginia State Society, National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution.

Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Military • Women. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list.

Location. 39° 28.237′ N, 80° 7.88′ W. Marker is in Fairmont, West Virginia, in Marion County. Memorial can be reached from the intersection of City View Terrace and State Street (County Road 64/13), on the left when traveling north. The marker stands on the left side of the entrance road to East Marion Park Wave Pool. It is one of multiple memorials in the Marion County Vietnam Veterans Memorial Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1007 State St, 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. "The Purple Heart" (here, next to this marker); "Huey 109" (a few steps

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from this marker); Somehow (a few steps from this marker); Owen (Mac) McCafferty (within shouting distance of this marker); Vietnam Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Korean War Memorial (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); World War II Memorial (about 500 feet away); The Oliverio Family (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fairmont.

Plaque on Rear of Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bradley Owen, September 7, 2023

2. Plaque on Rear of Marker

The March-Westin Company supports all United States Armed Forces members and their families.
We thank you for your dedication, honor, and sacrifice to our country.
Memorial Day, May 27, 2019

Photographed By Bradley Owen, August 2, 2021

3. Gold Star Mothers Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 12, 2021, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 111 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 12, 2021, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. 2. submitted on September 7, 2023, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. 3. submitted on August 12, 2021, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.