East Carnegie in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
World War I Honor Roll
Photographed by Bradley Owen, September 3, 2024
1. World War I Honor Roll Marker
Granite, Bronze
Date Unknown
The United States entered the First World War in 1917, and was involved in the conflict for less than two years. Pittsburgh and its surrounding areas were instrumental to the war efforts, with the production of steel, glass, and coal reaching staggering levels. This honor roll recognizes those from East Carnegie who joined over four million others serving in the U.S. Armed Forces at that time.
Erected by City of Pittsburgh.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • War, World I. A significant historical year for this entry is 1917.
Location. 40° 24.893′ N, 80° 4.489′ W. Marker is in Carnegie, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny County. It is in East Carnegie. It is at the intersection of Alter Street and Doolittle Street, on the right when traveling south on Alter Street. Marker is located in East Carnegie Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 798 Doolittle Street, Carnegie PA 15106, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Pittsburgh. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Mid-Atlantic, in the Ohio River Valley, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France, the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: East Carnegie Honor Roll (here, next to this marker); Union Electric Steel Honor Roll (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Civil War Monument, Chartiers Cemetery (approx. 0.4 miles away);
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Photographed by Bradley Owen, September 3, 2024
2. World War I Honor Roll Marker
Marker is located at the base of the memorial.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 8, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 8, 2024, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 157 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 8, 2024, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.
