Centreville in Queen Anne's County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Lions Club of Centreville POW - MIA Monument
Photographed By Pete Skillman, March 13, 2024
1. The Lions Club of Centreville POW - MIA Monument Marker
This memorial plaque is dedicated to those members of the Lions Club of Centreville who served in the armed forces of the United States of America and returned home to serve their community in the ideals of freedom and liberty for which they fought. May we always remember the contributions that they made toward the betterment of the town of Centreville.
The Lions Club of Centreville
May 30, 2000
(Monument)
POW MIA
You are not forgotten
May this monument always remind us of the sacrifices made by the POW - MIA so that we will always live in freedom
(Rear of Monument)
Centreville National Bank of Maryland
VFW Kent Memorial Post 652
40/8 Voiture 1371
Farmers Bank of Maryland
McCrone, Inc.
Q.A. County Garden Club
(Far Right Bench)
1947 Lions Club of Centreville 1997
American Legion, Inc.
Kent Island Post 278
(Center Right Bench)
To Honor the POW - MIA of all Wars
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Grasonville Memorial Post 7464
(Center Left Bench)
We Remember
Bay Country Moose Lodge 831
(Far Left Bench)
1947 Fiftieth
this page online
American Legion, Inc.
Jeff Davis Post 18
Auxiliary Unit 18
S.A.L. Squadron 18
(Right Plaque)
James Olin Pippin, Jr.
1925 2011
We honor "Jim Pippin" for his devoted service to the community and its citizens.
Jim was a graduate of Centreville High School, class of 1942; Veteran of the US Army, World War II; Member of the American Legion; Charter Member of the Lions Club of Centreville, Maryland; Centreville Business Man; Queen Anne's County Proprietor; CEO, Chairman of the Board and President of the Centreville National Bank of Maryland; President of the Maryland Banker's Association, 1983-1984; Member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, as well as many other local organizations.
We honor Jim's life and his commitment to his family, friends and community.
Jim will be remembered
Courtesy of CNB
Erected 2000 by Lions Club of Centreville.
Topics. This monument and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Patriots & Patriotism.
Location. 39° 2.72′ N, 76° 3.955′ W. Marker is in Centreville, Maryland, in Queen Anne's County. Memorial is on North Liberty Street, on the left when traveling
Photographed By Pete Skillman, March 13, 2024
2. The Lions Club of Centreville POW - MIA Monument
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Short History of Centreville (within shouting distance of this marker); The Queen Anne's County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Queen Anne’s County (within shouting distance of this marker); Honor • Valor • WWI • WWII • Korea • Vietnam (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Queen Anne's County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); The Courthouse (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Centreville National Bank of Maryland (about 300 feet away); The Brass Pin (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Centreville.
Photographed By Pete Skillman, March 13, 2024
3. The Lions Club of Centreville POW - MIA Monument rear
Photographed By Pete Skillman, March 13, 2024
4. The Lions Club of Centreville POW - MIA Monument Far Right Bench
Photographed By Pete Skillman, March 13, 2024
5. The Lions Club of Centreville POW - MIA Monument Center Right Bench
Photographed By Pete Skillman, March 13, 2024
6. The Lions Club of Centreville POW - MIA Monument Center Left Bench
Photographed By Pete Skillman, March 13, 2024
7. The Lions Club of Centreville POW - MIA Monument Far Left Bench
Photographed By Pete Skillman, March 13, 2024
8. The Lions Club of Centreville POW - MIA Monument James Olin Pippin, Jr. Plaque
Photographed By Pete Skillman, April 11, 2024
9. The Lions Club of Centreville POW - MIA Monument wide view
Credits. This page was last revised on April 13, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 13, 2024, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware. This page has been viewed 49 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on March 13, 2024, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware. 7, 8. submitted on March 18, 2024, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware. 9. submitted on April 11, 2024, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
