McKeesport in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

McKeesport Memorial and Shrine

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 28, 2023

1. McKeesport Memorial and Shrine Marker

Inscription.
This memorial is dedicated to the men and women of all wars,
by the City of McKeesport, Pa.
· · · · ·
There is no more fitting tribute to the glory of these,
our sons and daughters, than the memory we cherish of their
sacrifice to preserve our America's freedom may their
courageous deeds be forever remembered.
· · · · ·
In this crypt are the names from the original memorial that
was located at the B. & O. Station at Locust Street and Fifth Avenue

Erected 1954 by the People of the City of McKeesport.

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Patriots & Patriotism.

Location. 40° 21.096′ N, 79° 52.033′ W. Memorial is in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny County. It is at the intersection of Lysle Boulevard and Market Street (Pennsylvania Route 148), on the left when traveling east on Lysle Boulevard. Markers are in Memorial Park. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: McKeesport PA 15132, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in Greater Pittsburgh.

It is also in the American Northeast,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

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 Viceroyalty of New France,

the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); McKeesport Vietnam Veteran's Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Veterans Memorial (a few steps from

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this marker); a different marker also named War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Pvt. Franklin J. Philips (a few steps from this marker); Kennedy-Nixon Taft-Hartley Debate (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); John F. Kennedy (about 400 feet away); Bank of McKeesport Building (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in McKeesport.

McKeesport Memorial and Shrine Crypt Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 28, 2023

2. McKeesport Memorial and Shrine Crypt Marker

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 28, 2023

3. McKeesport Memorial and Shrine Marker

McKeesport Memorial and Shrine image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 28, 2023

4. McKeesport Memorial and Shrine

Markers are on the elevated platform

Blue Star Memorial Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 28, 2023

5. Blue Star Memorial Marker

At the McKeesport Memorial and Shrine

Merchant Marine Veterans Memorial Bench image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 28, 2023

6. Merchant Marine Veterans Memorial Bench

At the McKeesport Memorial and Shrine

Frank A. Miller Memorial image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 28, 2023

7. Frank A. Miller Memorial

Located along the border of the McKeesport
Memorial and Shrine, opposite the
McKeesport Public Safety Building

Credits. This page was last revised on June 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 1, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 393 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on June 1, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.