Newville in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Newville War Memorial
They Died That We Might Live - They Rest In Honored Glory
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 21, 2009
1. Newville War Memorial
Erected 1959 by Hamilton-Myers Post 6070, Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Heroes • Military • Patriots & Patriotism.
Location. 40° 10.284′ N, 77° 23.995′ W. Marker is in Newville, Pennsylvania, in Cumberland County. It is at the intersection of Big Spring Avenue and West Street, on the right when traveling west on Big Spring Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Newville PA 17241, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker and memorial is in South-Central Pennsylvania and in Greater Harrisburg. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Mid-Atlantic, 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 Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The First National Bank of Newville (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Big Spring Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Newville Trolley (approx. 0.2 miles away); William Denning (approx. 0.2 miles away); Revolutionary War Soldiers Buried in Big Springs Presbyterian Church Cemetery (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Byers-Eckels House (approx. 0.2 miles
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Also see . . . Pictures of the fountain through the ages. A history in pictures of the fountain near the marker. (Submitted on June 4, 2009, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.)
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 21, 2009
2. Newville War Memorial
Memorial is across West Street, behind fountain. Big Spring Avenue on left, Parsonage Street on right.
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 21, 2009
3. Fountain Plaque
"Built 1896 by Henry Shreffler and his son, John, and Mahlon Williams"
Newville has a Fountain Festival every year. This 2 day community event, originally a celebration of the 100th anniversary of the fountain, has become a tradition, with a parade, live music and dancing in the street.
Newville has a Fountain Festival every year. This 2 day community event, originally a celebration of the 100th anniversary of the fountain, has become a tradition, with a parade, live music and dancing in the street.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 2, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,023 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 2, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
