Norristown in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
September 11 2001
The many who fought to save others
Memories never die
Erected 2005 by Montgomery County.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: 9/11 Attacks • Military.
Location. 40° 6.929′ N, 75° 20.63′ W. Marker is in Norristown, Pennsylvania, in Montgomery County. Memorial is on Swede Street, on the left when traveling south. Memorial is adjacent to the county courthouse west entrance. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Norristown PA 19401, 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. David Rittenhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Military Order of the Purple Heart (within shouting distance of this marker); Montgomery County Court House (within shouting distance of this marker); Montgomery County Civil War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Montgomery County Vietnam War Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Selma (approx. one mile away); Gen. Andrew Porter (approx. one mile away); Hancock the Superb (approx. 1.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Norristown.
More about this marker. The eight foot tall bronze hands hold a twisted piece of I-beam from the remains of World Trade Center North Tower.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 22, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 23, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 912 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on October 23, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.