Central City in Somerset County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
American Legion Post 449 War Memorial
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., June 26, 2009
1. American Legion Post 449 War Memorial Marker
Erected by Keystone Post 449, American Legion.
Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Heroes • Military • Patriots & Patriotism.
Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 40° 6.459′ N, 78° 48.417′ W. Marker was in Central City, Pennsylvania, in Somerset County. It was on Sunshine Avenue (Pennsylvania Route 160), on the left when traveling north. Marker is 150 feet NE of the intersection of Sunshine Avenue with Wilson and Walnut Streets. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Central City PA 15926, United States of America.
We have been informed that this marker is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.
Regionally, this marker and memorial was in Pennsylvania’s Laurel Highlands. It was also in the American Northeast, in the Mid-Atlantic, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it was in North
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies: Armed Forces Memorial (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); "In Honor of Those Who Have and Will Stand for Freedom" (about 500 feet away); Veterans Memorial (about 500 feet away); Forbes Road (approx. 1.9 miles away); a different marker also named Forbes Road (approx. 3.8 miles away); The Kavod Garden (approx. 4.2 miles away); Ryan's Trail (approx. 4.2 miles away); The Cross (approx. 4.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Central City.
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., June 26, 2009
2. American Legion Post 449 War Memorial
Looking south along Sunshine Avenue toward Walnut and Wilson Streets.
Photographed by Bradley Owen, May 18, 2026
3. American Legion Post 449 War Memorial
Memorial has been permanently removed.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 22, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 12, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 935 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 12, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 3. submitted on May 22, 2026, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
