McConnellsburg in Fulton County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Fulton County Civil War, Spanish-American War, and World War I Memorial
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 21, 2009
1. Fulton County Civil War, Spanish-American War, and World War I Memorial Marker
(Dedication Plaque):
and bronze tablets
erected by
the citizens of
Fulton County
as a memorial
to her soldiers
who served in the
Civil War,
the Spanish-American War,
and
the World War.
(Top of Civil War Plaque):
These tablets are dedicated to those who
entered the service from Fulton County
to preserve the Union. 1861 - 1865
(Followed by Two plaques listing names of those who served)
Let us have faith that right makes might,
and in that faith, let us to the end dare
to do our duty as we understand it. A. Lincoln
That this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom,
and that government of the people, by the people, for the
people, shall not perish from the Earth. A. Lincoln
(Top of World War Plaque):
This tablet dedicated to those from Fulton County
who answered the call of our country in the World War.
1917 - 1919
(Listing of Names of those Serving in World War I)
The right is more precious than peace; we shall fight
for the things which we have always carried nearest to our hearts;
to such a task we dedicate our lives.
The highest honor to those, who fearlessly faced death
for a good cause. Theo. Roosevelt
In memory of those
this page online
In a righteous cause they have won immortal glory
and have nobly served their nation in serving mankind. Woodrow Wilson
Erected by Citizens of Fulton County.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: War, Spanish-American • War, US Civil • War, World I. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #28 Woodrow Wilson series list.
Location. 39° 56.044′ N, 77° 59.905′ W. Memorial is in McConnellsburg, Pennsylvania, in Fulton County. It is at the intersection of 2nd Street (U.S. 522) and Market Street, on the right when traveling south on 2nd Street. The four large bronze tablets with honor roll of names are on the south wall (main entrance) of the Fulton County Courthouse. The park forum marker is next to the Fulton County historical marker a few steps west. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Mc Connellsburg PA 17233, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in South-Central Pennsylvania. It is also in the American Northeast,
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 21, 2009
2. Fulton County Civil War Memorial Marker Detail
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Fulton County Courthouse (here, next to this marker); William Lyle Mosebey, Jr. (here, next to this marker); Fulton County World War II, Korea, and Vietnam Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Fulton County War on Terrorism Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Fulton County Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Fulton County (a few steps from this marker); 204 North 2nd Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Daniel McConnell (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in McConnellsburg.
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 21, 2009
3. Fulton County World War I Memorial Marker Detail
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 21, 2009
4. Fulton County Civil War Memorial Roll Call Tablet 1
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 21, 2009
5. Fulton County Civil War Memorial Roll Call Tablet 2
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 21, 2009
6. Fulton County World War Memorial Roll Call Tablet 1
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 21, 2009
7. Fulton County Civil War Memorial Roll Call Tablet 2
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 21, 2009
8. Fulton County Civil War, Spanish-American War, and World War I Memorial Marker Detail
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 21, 2009
9. Fulton County Civil War and World War Memorial Roll Call Tablets
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 21, 2009
10. Fulton County Courthouse and Memorials
Credits. This page was last revised on July 24, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 1, 2009. This page has been viewed 1,515 times since then and 7 times this year. Last updated on July 16, 2024. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. submitted on June 1, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
Editor’s want-list for this marker. Transcription of the names on the memorial. • Can you help?
