Jefferson in York County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Honor Roll
World War I Memorial
| | 1917 - 1918 | |
Photographed by Larry Linebaugh, May 2, 2010
1. Honor Roll Marker
This tablet is erected to honor the boys who from this town and community gave their lives and services during the World War ending by Armistice signed November 11th, 1918, 11:00 A. M.
* Horatio Smith
* Edward Swartzbaugh
Ellis H. Baker Harry B. Baker Kirkwood A. Baker Clarence Boyer Harry A. Brillhart John F. Brillhart Charles H. Brodbeck William F. Brodbeck Adam R. Case Nathan J. Copenheaver Penn P. Copenheaver Guy F. Crist Theodore Kessler Curvin W. Laughman Clarence Newcomer William A. Newcomer John S. Rohrbaugh Titus C. Rohrbaugh Rufus E. Snyder Jacob D. Stauffer Charles H. Swartzbaugh Andy L. Trone
“The right is more precious than peace, we shall fight for the things we have always carried nearest our hearts. To such a task we dedicate our lives.”
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World I. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #28 Woodrow Wilson series list.
Location. 39° 49.028′ N, 76° 50.488′ W. Memorial is in Jefferson, Pennsylvania, in York County. It is at the intersection of
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Regionally, this memorial is in South-Central Pennsylvania, specifically in Pennsylvania Dutch Country, in the Susquehanna Valley, and in Greater Harrisburg. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. 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 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Gettysburg Campaign (here, next to this marker); Jefferson Public Square (a few steps from this marker); Municipal Memorial Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away); Jefferson (approx. 0.3 miles away); York Iron Company Mine (approx. 2.7 miles away); Passenger Pigeon (approx. 3.7 miles away); a different marker also named Passenger Pigeon (approx. 3.7 miles away); Heidelberg Township Recreation Park (approx. 3.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jefferson.
Photographed by Larry Linebaugh, May 2, 2010
2. Honor Roll Marker - - World War I Memorial
Photographed by Larry Linebaugh, May 2, 2010
3. Other View - - Honor Roll Marker - - World War I Memorial
Photographed by Larry Linebaugh, May 2, 2010
4. Obverse Side - - World War I Memorial
Photographed by Larry Linebaugh, May 2, 2010
5. World War I Memorial Statue
Photographed by Larry Linebaugh, May 2, 2010
6. Obverse Side Plaque
Photographed by Larry Linebaugh, May 2, 2010
7. 1-pounder Landing Gun
This World War I-era gun is a 1 pounder (37mm) gun produced by Bethlehem Steel Company, in Pennsylvania.
Photographed by Larry Linebaugh, May 2, 2010
8. Civil War Cannon
Near the marker, and pointing out over Hanover Street, is this one of a kind 12-pdr Wrought Iron Napoleon. Produced by Phoenix Iron Works in 1863 using the same construction techniques as the more familiar 3-inch Ordnance Rifle. However this gun fired 12-pdr smoothbore ammunition like that used in bronze 12-pdr Napoleons. Likely this weapon was an experimental type.
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., March 25, 2015
9. Doughboy Statue Manufacturer's Mark
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., March 25, 2015
10. World War I Monument on Jefferson's Public Square
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., March 25, 2015
11. Doughboy Statue Detail
Photographed by Larry Gertner, May 12, 2017
12. 37mm Gun Breech
Since these guns were produced for (but eventually never delivered to) the French Army, all technical data is in French.
Photographed by Larry Gertner, May 12, 2017
13. 37mm Gun
A May 2017 visit saw the gun refurbished and mounted on a cement slab.
Photographed by Larry Gertner, May 12, 2017
14. A new gun in town
A May 2017 visit saw the unique iron Napoleon replaced by a more commonplace 3" Ordinance rifle.
Photographed by Dan Reynard, September 11, 2021
15. Honor Roll Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 28, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 8, 2010. This page has been viewed 1,111 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on May 8, 2010. 9, 10, 11. submitted on April 8, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 12, 13, 14. submitted on May 12, 2017, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 15. submitted on May 17, 2022, by Dan Reynard of Bellevue, Wisconsin. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
Editor’s want-list for this marker. Close-up of artist's signature on the doughboy statue. • Identification of the statue's sculptor. • Identification of the World War I Field Piece. • Can you help?
