Berkeley Springs in Morgan County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
America's Military Anniversary
Photographed by Bradley Owen, July 24, 2025
1. America's Military Anniversary Marker
America's 250 yrs of
military services
Pedestal donated by
Lawrence Bouchat Jr USMC 82-88
Erected 2025 by Alderton-Dawson American Legion Post 60.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Military. In addition, it is included in the America 250 series list. A significant day of the year for for this entry is May 31.
Location. 39° 38.025′ N, 78° 13.41′ W. Memorial is in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia, in Morgan County. It is on North Washington Street (U.S. 522) just north of Legion Street, on the right when traveling south. Marker is located on the north side of the Alderton-Dawson American Legion Post 60 building. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 527 North Washington Street, Berkeley Springs WV 25411, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in the Eastern Panhandle. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Joseph S. Wheat (within shouting distance of this marker); Charles T. O'Ferrall (within shouting distance of this marker); Berkeley Springs Train Depot (approx. 0.2 miles away); John Donovan (approx. 0.3 miles away); John Donovan / Andrew Pearce / Andrew Pearce (approx. 0.3 miles away); Joseph Booth (approx. 0.3 miles away); Judiah Higgins (approx. 0.3 miles away); George Dick (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Berkeley Springs.
Photographed by Bradley Owen, July 24, 2025
2. America's Military Anniversary Marker
Photographed by Bradley Owen, July 24, 2025
3. America's Military Anniversary Marker
Photographed by Bradley Owen, July 24, 2025
4. Gun in Front of the American Legion Building
Manufactured for the U.S. Navy, 9/18/44.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 25, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 24, 2025, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 118 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 25, 2025, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.
