Winchester, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Pennsylvania
Photographed by Craig Swain, October 5, 2008
1. Pennsylvania Memorial
and unknown dead, peacefully
sleeping here, who gave up their
lives that the nation they loved
so dearly should not
"perish from off the earth."
Erected 1890 by Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the National Cemeteries series list.
Location. 39° 11.07′ N, 78° 9.367′ W. Marker is in Winchester, Virginia. It is on National Avenue (Business State Highway 7), on the right when traveling east. Located in Winchester National Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 401 National Avenue, Winchester VA 22601, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: 14th New Hampshire Regiment (within shouting distance of this marker); 123rd Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); Address by President Lincoln (within shouting distance of this marker); Third Battle of Winchester (within shouting distance of this marker); 114th New York Volunteer Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); A National Cemetery System
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Photographed by Craig Swain, October 5, 2008
2. Front Inscription
Photographed by Craig Swain, October 5, 2008
3. State Coat of Arms
Photographed by Craig Swain, October 5, 2008
4. United States Seal
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 17, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,009 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 17, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
