Hampden Township near Enola in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

World War I

1917 — 1918

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., June 28, 2026

1. World War I Marker

Inscription.

U.S. involvement in World War I
Began April 6, 1917 when Congress declared war
Ended with Armistice declared on November 11, 1918
Total U.S. Service Members - 4,734,991
Total casualties killed, died or wounded in battle - 267,116

[Historical images include]
· Eddie Rickenbacker of the 94th Aero Squadron
· "Hat in the Ring" 94th Aero Squadron plane
· 1st Division soldiers, Lorraine region France
· Infantry Advancing
· 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Division soldiers
man a 37mm gun in the Argonne offensive - 1918

Erected by Hampden Township and Concerned Citizens and Organizations.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, World I. A significant historical date for this entry is April 6, 1917.

Location. 40° 17.484′ N, 76° 58.809′ W. Marker is near Enola, Pennsylvania, in Cumberland County. It is in Hampden Township. It can be reached from no nearby street. Marker is in the Hampton Township Veterans Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4345 Marketplace Way, Enola PA 17025, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this

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marker is in South-Central Pennsylvania and in Greater Harrisburg.

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: The Medal of Honor (a few steps from this marker); World War II (a few steps from this marker); Spanish-American War (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named The Medal of Honor (a few steps from this marker); U.S. Women in WWII (a few steps from this marker); Unity Through Music (a few steps from this marker); Communications Through Music (within shouting distance of this marker); History of Military Nursing (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Enola.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., June 28, 2026

2. World War I Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 5, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 4, 2026, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 11 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 4, 2026, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.