Fairmount Park in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Young Meher (Armenian Monument)

1975

— Khoren Der Harootian (1909 - 1991) —

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Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), December 17, 2022

1. Young Meher (Armenian Monument) Marker

Inscription.
This bronze monument commemorates the tragic events of April 24, 1915, the onset of the Armenian genocide by the Ottoman Empire during World War I. Meher, a legendary Middle Ages folk hero, symbolizes the faith of the Armenian people. He holds a cross as he kneels before battle. Nine relief panels at the base depict historic Armenian struggles.

The Armenian community commissioned the monument for the 1976 American Bicentennial. Der Harootian, a primarily self-taught sculptor, spent his childhood hiding from Turkish invaders before relocating to North America in 1921. He also carved the Inventor at the Samuel Memorial in 1950.

Erected by Museum Without Walls.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Arts, Letters, Music • War, World I. A significant historical date for this entry is April 24, 1915.

Location. 39° 57.994′ N, 75° 10.796′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Fairmount Park. Marker is at the intersection of Art Museum Drive and Kelly Drive, on the right when traveling west on Art Museum Drive. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Philadelphia PA 19130, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Young Meher (Armenian Monument) (here, next to this marker);

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Joan of Arc 1889 (within shouting distance of this marker); Philadelphia Museum of Art / The Perelman Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Charioteer of Delphi (about 400 feet away); Phillips Fountain (about 500 feet away); The Philadelphia Civic Flag (about 500 feet away); The One Hundred Fiftieth Anniversary of the Signing of the Constitution of the United States (about 500 feet away); Major General Peter Mülenberg (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.

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Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), December 17, 2022

2. Young Meher

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