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
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 (DAR) series list.
Location. 39° 28.237′ N, 80° 7.88′ W. Memorial is in Fairmont, West Virginia, in Marion County. It 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. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 1007 State 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: "The Purple Heart" (here, next to this marker); "Huey 109" (a few steps from this marker); Somehow (a few steps from this marker); Owen (Mac) McCafferty (within shouting distance of
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Photographed by Bradley Owen, September 7, 2023
2. Plaque on Rear of Marker
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 351 times since then and 18 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.
