Washington in Washington County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Civil War Monument
Photographed by Bradley Owen, June 4, 2022
1. Civil War Monument
This monument is erected by the people of Washington County in honor of her devoted sons, who died for their country in the Great Rebellion.
Erected by The People of Washington County.
Topics. This monument and memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.
Location. 40° 9.633′ N, 80° 15.144′ W. Monument is in Washington, Pennsylvania, in Washington County. It can be reached from Park Avenue (Pennsylvania Route 18) 0.2 miles north of Williams Street, on the right when traveling east. Marker is located in Section L (northeast portion) of Washington Cemetery. The monument is most easily accessed by using the northernmost entrance to the cemetery. Touch for map. Monument is at or near this postal address: 498 Park Avenue, Washington PA 15301, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial monument is in Greater Pittsburgh. 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.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Revolutionary War Soldiers (here, next to this marker); Company H. 110th Inf. 28th Div. (here, next to this marker); Washington County Pennsylvania Vietnam Veteran's Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Towler Hall (approx. 0.4 miles away); Coach John Luckhardt (approx. 0.4 miles away); 425 South Main Street (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Washington.
Photographed by Bradley Owen, June 4, 2022
2. Civil War Monument
Photographed by Bradley Owen, June 4, 2022
3. Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient Buried at Washington Cemetery
Buried in this cemetery is Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient Hugh P. Boon
Boon received his award for capturing a Confederate battle flag during the Battle of Sailor's Creek in Virginia on April 6, 1865. He was present with his unit, which he commanded, Company B, 1st West Virginia Cavalry, at the surrender of the Confederate Army under General Robert E. Lee at Appomatox Virginia, April 9, only three days after the battle.
Boon received his award for capturing a Confederate battle flag during the Battle of Sailor's Creek in Virginia on April 6, 1865. He was present with his unit, which he commanded, Company B, 1st West Virginia Cavalry, at the surrender of the Confederate Army under General Robert E. Lee at Appomatox Virginia, April 9, only three days after the battle.
Photographed by Bradley Owen, June 21, 2022
4. Capt. Hugh P. Boon Grave
Photographed by Bradley Owen, June 21, 2022
5. Capt. Hugh P. Boon - Updated Grave Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 9, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 5, 2022, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 386 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 5, 2022, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. 4, 5. submitted on June 21, 2022, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
