Moundsville in Marshall County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Gold Star Families Memorial Monument
A tribute to Gold Star Families and Relatives who sacrificed a Loved One for our Freedom.
| | Homeland Patriot Sacrifice | |
"A limb has fallen from the family tree
I hear a voice that whispers, "Grieve not for me.
Remember the best times, the laughter, the songs.
The good life I lived while I was strong.
Continue my heritage, I'm counting on you.
Keep on smiling, the sun will shine through.
My mind is at ease, my soul is at rest.
Remembering all how I truly was blessed.
Continue traditions, no matter how small,
Go on with your lives, don't stare at the wall.
I miss you all dearly so keep up your chin
Until that fine day we're together again."
- Author Unknown -
"There is no greater love than this, to lay down one's life for one's friends."
-John 15:13
Dedicated to the memory of Marshall County citizens who died in service to our nation
Erected 2020.
Topics and series. This monument and memorial is listed in this topic list: Military. In addition, it is included in the Gold Star Families series list.
Location. 39° 55.146′ N, 80° 44.717′ W. Monument is in Moundsville, West Virginia, in Marshall County. It is on Tomlinson Avenue south of 6th Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map
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Regionally, this memorial monument is in the Northern Panhandle. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, in the Ohio River Valley, 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: Recipients of the Purple Heart (here, next to this marker); James Lloyd Rose (a few steps from this marker); World War II, Korea and Viet Nam Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Volunteers in the Spanish-American War (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Brick School House (within shouting distance of this marker); Civil War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Marshall County Commemorates Service Men and Women (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Moundsville.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 25, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 353 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on April 25, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
