Scottdale in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Spirit of the American Doughboy
1861 • 1898 • 1918
Photographed By Bradley Owen, July 11, 2023
1. Spirit of the American Doughboy Marker
Scottdale affectionately dedicates this monument in memory of those who fell in the service of their country
Erected 1923 by Thos. A. Lewellyn Post No. 240 American Legion.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: War, Spanish-American • War, US Civil • War, World I.
Location. 40° 6.494′ N, 79° 35.151′ W. Marker is in Scottdale, Pennsylvania, in Westmoreland County. Memorial is at the intersection of North Chestnut Street and Stauffer Avenue, on the left when traveling north on North Chestnut Street. Memorial is located in front of the Thomas A. Lewellyn American Legion Post 240. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 713 North Chestnut Street, Scottdale PA 15683, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within one mile of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Joseph A. Petrarca (approx. half a mile away); Stephen Matsey (approx. half a mile away); Veterans Memorial (approx. half a mile away); David C. Marks (approx. half a mile away); a different marker also named Veterans Memorial (approx. half a mile away); a different marker also named Veterans Memorial (approx. one mile away); The Freedom Tree (approx. 1.1 miles away); A Tribute (approx. 1.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Scottdale.
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Regarding Spirit of the American Doughboy. Memorial consists of a bronze statue of a World War I soldier on a granite pedestal.
Photographed By Bradley Owen, July 11, 2023
2. Spirit of the American Doughboy Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 12, 2023, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 64 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 12, 2023, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.
