Fox Chase in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Burholme World War I Memorial
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 28, 2009
1. Burholme World War I Memorial
valiant sons of Burholme
and all others who served
their country in the
World War
1917 - 1918
J. George Herrmann
Emmett G. Laub
[Died in service]
Erected by Citizens of Burholme.
Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Heroes • Military • Patriots & Patriotism • War, World I. A significant historical year for this entry is 1917.
Location. 40° 3.69′ N, 75° 5.018′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Fox Chase. Marker is at the intersection of Oxford Avenue (Pennsylvania Route 232) and Cottman Avenue (Pennsylvania Route 73), in the median on Oxford Avenue. Memorial is also bounded by Rising Sun Avenue and is located in the Burholme neighborhood of northeast Philadelphia. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Philadelphia PA 19111, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Burholme Memorial for Peace (approx. half a mile away); Anna Thomas Jeanes (approx. 0.6 miles away); Thomas Rowland & Sons Shovel Works (approx. 0.7 miles away); Knowlton (approx. 0.9 miles away); Fox Chase and Rockledge World War Memorial
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Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 28, 2009
2. Burholme World War I Memorial Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 28, 2009
3. Burholme World War I Memorial Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 28, 2009
4. Burholme World War I Memorial Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 28, 2009
5. Burholme World War I Memorial
Looking northeast.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 15, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,296 times since then and 48 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 15, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
