Morgantown in Monongalia County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Monongalia County War Memorial
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., January 31, 2009
1. Monongalia County War Memorial Marker
In memory of Monongalia's sons They fought for the freedom of others.
In memory of Our Sons who fought for the freedom of the world, 1917-1918
In memory of Our Women who sacrificed for the freedom of the world, 1917-1918
In memory of Monongalia's Sons, who fought for liberty. Rest in Peace.
Defenders of the Union, 1861-1865 Spanish American War 1898
Erected 1905 by Monongalia County.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War, Spanish-American • War, US Civil.
Location. 39° 37.356′ N, 79° 57.826′ W. Memorial is in Morgantown, West Virginia, in Monongalia County. It is at the intersection of Dorsey Avenue and Goodwin Street, on the left when traveling north on Dorsey Avenue. Marker is on hilltop in Oak Grove Cemetery. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 152 Dorsey Avenue, Morgantown WV 26501, 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: Ford House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); F. Duke Perry Walkway (about 700 feet away); In Honor and Remembrance (about 800 feet away); SSG Gene A. Vance, Jr. (approx. 0.2 miles
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Regarding Monongalia County War Memorial. The monument was dedicated on Memorial Day, May 24, 1905. Memorial Day in Morgantown drew in many visitors from around the area, including sightseers, Civil War veterans, and National Guard companies from Monongalia and neighboring counties. The centerpiece of the day's activities was the unveiling and dedication of the monument.
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., January 31, 2009
2. Monongalia County War Memorial Southwest Facade
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., January 31, 2009
3. Monongalia County War Memorial Southeast Facade
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., January 31, 2009
4. Monongalia County War Memorial Northwest Facade
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., January 31, 2009
5. Monongalia County War Memorial Northeast Facade
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., January 31, 2009
6. Monongalia County War Memorial Southwest Facade
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., January 31, 2009
7. Monongalia County War Memorial Southeast Facade
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., January 31, 2009
8. Monongalia County War Memorial Northwest Facade
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., January 31, 2009
9. Monongalia County War Memorial Northeast Facade
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., January 31, 2009
10. Monongalia County War Memorial
Looking north.
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., January 31, 2009
11. Monongalia County War Memorial Statue
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., January 31, 2009
12. Monongalia County War Memorial Cannon
This gun is a 12-pdr Light Field Gun, commonly known as a "Napoleon." It is registry number 369, produced by Revere Copper of Boston, Massachusetts in 1864. It was inspected by Thomas J. Rodman and weighed 1239 pounds when first issued.
Photographed by Bradley Owen, July 26, 2024
13. Dedication Marker At This Location
Sky Construction
City Crane & Equipment
VFW Post 9916 & 548
Lang Monument Co
Memorial Day 2017
Photographed by Bradley Owen, July 26, 2024
14. Dedication Marker at the Base of the Flagpole
Featured memorial is in the background.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 26, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 10, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,740 times since then and 30 times this year. Last updated on December 15, 2021, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. submitted on July 10, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 13, 14. submitted on July 26, 2024, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
