Fort Ashby in Mineral County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Fort Ashby World War II Memorial
Photographed by Bradley Owen, October 12, 2025
1. Fort Ashby World War II Memorial
1941 - 1945
In memory of those who gave their lives that we may live a free people
Elden Bowers Ernest Broome Raymond Grace Gerald Heavner Dennis Kimble Jack Snider Jackson Sheffler
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II.
Location. 39° 30.196′ N, 78° 46.128′ W. Memorial is in Fort Ashby, West Virginia, in Mineral County. It is on Frankfort Highway (West Virginia Route 28) just north of Fort Ashby Road ( Route 46), on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 10226 Frankfort Highway, Fort Ashby WV 26719, 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, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Fort Ashby (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Fort Ashby (approx. Ό mile away); American Discovery Trail (approx. Ό mile away); a different marker also named Fort Ashby (approx. Ό mile away); Old Fort (approx. Ό mile away); Step Back in Time (approx. Ό mile away); Women at the Fort (approx. Ό mile away); Welcome to Ashby's Fort (approx. Ό mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Ashby.
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Photographed by Bradley Owen, October 12, 2025
2. Fort Ashby World War II Memorial
Credits. This page was last revised on October 13, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 13, 2025, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 56 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 13, 2025, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.
