Concord Township near Glen Mills in Delaware County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

War of 1812 / Mexican War

Concord Township American Hero Memorial

— Honor • Remembrance • Courage • Fortitude —

War of 1812 / Mexican War Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 29, 2023

1. War of 1812 / Mexican War Marker

Inscription.
WAR OF 1812
(1812-1815) A second war with Great Britain arose over maritime rights. This war forged the US Navy into a capable fighting force. The most prominent American warship was the frigate USS Constitution ('Old Ironsides'), which won every battle it fought.

British troops captured Washington DC in August 1814. The White House was set ablaze, but First Lady Dolly Madison escaped, carrying a portrait of George Washington to safety.

During the bombardment of Fort McHenry in Baltimore Harbor the following month, Francis Scott Key wrote what would become the national anthem, the Star-Spangled Banner.

The Battle of New Orleans saw troops under General Andrew Jackson, assisted by Jean Lafitte's pirates, stop a British effort to break through to the city. The defensive victory came two weeks after a peace treaty had been signed on December 24, 1814.

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MEXICAN WAR
(1846-1848) During Texas' fight for independence from Mexico, the annihilation of a small force of defenders at the Alamo in 1836 would provide inspiration to Americans in the Mexican War a decade later.

Congress declared war in May 1846, when Mexico protested US annexation of the Republic of Texas. The next summer, General

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Winfield Scott captured Mexico City. General Zachary Taylor became a hero when his outnumbered army won the Battle of Buena Vista in 1847.

A treaty was signed in 1848, allowing the US to purchase California and New Mexico for $15 million.

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In honor of those individuals who willfully accept the
responsibility to serve and defend this nation

Dedicated November 14, 2004

Erected 2004 by Concord Township, Robert C. Mench, and Concerned Citizens and Organizations.

Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War of 1812 • War, Mexican-American. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #07 Andrew Jackson, and the Former U.S. Presidents: #12 Zachary Taylor series lists.

Location. 39° 52.047′ N, 75° 30.714′ W. Marker is near Glen Mills, Pennsylvania, in Delaware County. It is in Concord Township. Memorial is on Smithbridge Road east of Bob Mench Drive, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 659 Smithbridge Road, Glen Mills PA 19342, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. French & Indian Wars (here, next to this marker); American Revolution (here, next to this marker);

Concord Township American Hero Memorial image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 29, 2023

2. Concord Township American Hero Memorial

Civil War (here, next to this marker); Spanish-American War / World War I (here, next to this marker); World War II (here, next to this marker); Korean War (here, next to this marker); Vietnam War (here, next to this marker); Cold War / Persian Gulf War (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Glen Mills.

American Hero Memorial Dedication image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 29, 2023

3. American Hero Memorial Dedication

American Hero Memorial Epitaph image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 29, 2023

4. American Hero Memorial Epitaph

American Hero Memorial Robert C. Mench Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 29, 2023

5. American Hero Memorial Robert C. Mench Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 3, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 59 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 3, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.