McConnellsburg in Fulton County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Fulton County Civil War, Spanish-American War, and World War I Memorial
(Dedication Plaque):
and bronze tablets
erected by
the citizens of
Fulton County
as a memorial
to her soldiers
who served in the
Civil War,
the Spanish-American War
and
the World War.
(Top of Civil War Plaque):
These tablets are dedicated to those who
entered the service from Fulton County
to preserve the Union. 1861 - 1865
(Followed by Two plaques listing names of those who served)
(Top of World War Plaque):
This tablet dedicated to those from Fulton County who
answered the call of our country in the World War
1917 - 1919.
(Listing of Names of those Serving in World War I)
The highest honor to those, who fearlessly faced death for a good cause. Theo. Roosevelt
In memory of those who gave their lives for democracy in the World War.
“In a righteous cause they have won immortal glory and have nobly served their nation in serving mankind.” Woodrow Wilson
Erected by Citizens of Fulton County.
Topics and series. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: War, Spanish-American • War, US Civil • War, World I. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #28 Woodrow Wilson series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1861.
Location. 39° 56.044′ N, 77° 59.905′ W. Marker is in McConnellsburg, Pennsylvania, in Fulton County. Marker is at the intersection of 2nd Street (U.S. 522) and Market Street, on the right when traveling south on 2nd Street. The four large bronze tablets with honor roll of names are on the south wall (main entrance) of the Fulton County Courthouse. The park forum marker is next to the Fulton County historical marker a few steps west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Mc Connellsburg PA 17233, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Fulton County Courthouse (here, next to this marker); William Lyle Mosebey, Jr. (here, next to this marker); Fulton County World War II, Korea, and Vietnam Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Fulton County War on Terrorism Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Fulton County Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Fulton County (a few steps from this marker); 204 North 2nd Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Daniel McConnell (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in McConnellsburg.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 1, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 1, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,285 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. submitted on June 1, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.