Beechview in Pittsburgh in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
World War I Honor Roll
Photographed by Bradley Owen, November 1, 2024
1. World War I Honor Roll Marker
Granite, Bronze
Date Unknown
Beechview was founded in 1905, and annexed by the City of Pittsburgh in 1909, just eight years before the United States would enter the First World War. This honor roll recognizes those from Beechview who joined over four million others serving in the U.S. Armed Forces at that time.
Erected by The City of Pittsburgh.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Political Subdivisions • War, World I. A significant historical year for this entry is 1905.
Location. 40° 24.212′ N, 80° 1.816′ W. Marker is in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny County. It is in Beechview. It is on Broadway Avenue south of Shiras Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Marker is located in Beechview Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2213 Broadway Avenue, Pittsburgh PA 15216, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American Northeast, in the Mid-Atlantic, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Beechview Honor Roll (here, next to this marker); Beechview Community War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Beechview Centennial Monument (a few steps from this marker); This is the Steepest Street in the Continental United States (approx. 0.4 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.8 miles away); Borough of Dormont Pool (approx. 0.9 miles away); Brookline Veterans Memorial Park (approx. 1.1 miles away); The Green Tree (approx. 1.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pittsburgh.
Photographed by Bradley Owen, November 1, 2024
2. World War I Honor Roll Marker
Marker is located at the bottom right of the memorial.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 21, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 21, 2024, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 139 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 21, 2024, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.
