Punxsutawney in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

World War II Memorial

Lest We Forget

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 11, 2025

1. World War II Memorial

Inscription.

This memorial is dedicated to
all Veterans of World War II from
Jefferson Co. who answered our country's
call to duty and those who gave their
last full measure of devotion.

This is a gift from
Marius R. Johnson
who served in the U.S. Army
World War II and was awarded
the Bronze Star Medal

Erected by Marius R. Johnson.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, World II.

Location. 40° 56.635′ N, 78° 58.096′ W. Memorial is in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, in Jefferson County. It is on Mahoning Street east of Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling east. Monument is adjacent to the public library. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 301 East Mahoning Street, Punxsutawney PA 15767, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in the Pennsylvania Wilds.

It is also 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.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: SFC Scott R. Smith (here, next to this marker); Punxsutawney (within shouting distance of this marker); Indian Mill Stone (within shouting distance of this marker); War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Fraternal Order of Eagles War Memorial (within shouting

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distance of this marker); Barclay Square (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Vietnam War Memorial (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Punxsutawney.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 11, 2025

2. World War II Memorial

Credits. This page was last revised on August 15, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 15, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 100 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 15, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.