McKeesport in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
War Memorial
went ahead to light the path
to life everlasting
[Dedicated] 8-7-95
Erected 1995 by the Military Order of the Purple Heart, Chapter 9.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Patriots & Patriotism. In addition, it is included in the Military Order of the Purple Heart series list.
Location. 40° 21.087′ N, 79° 52.038′ W. Marker is in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny County. Memorial is at the intersection of Lysle Boulevard and Market Street (Pennsylvania Route 148), on the left when traveling east on Lysle Boulevard. Monument is in Memorial Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: McKeesport PA 15132, 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 War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); McKeesport Vietnam Veteran's Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Pvt. Franklin J. Philips (a few steps from this marker); Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); McKeesport Memorial and Shrine (a few steps from this marker); Kennedy-Nixon Taft-Hartley Debate (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); John F. Kennedy (about 500 feet away); Bank of McKeesport Building (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in McKeesport.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 1, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 62 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 1, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.