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

The Korean War

1950 - 1953

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

1. The Korean War Marker

Inscription.

U.S. involvement began June 27, 1950 when
President Truman ordered troops to defend South Korea
Ended when Armistice was declared on July 27, 1953
Total U.S. Service Members in Theatre 1,789,000
Total Casualties killed, died, or wounded in Theatre 139,858

[Historical images include]
· Winter 1951
· [Uncaptioned combat photos]
· General Douglas MacArthur
· President Harry S. Truman

Erected by Hampden Township and Concerned Citizens and Organizations.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, Korean. A significant historical date for this entry is June 27, 1950.

Location. 40° 17.472′ N, 76° 58.825′ W. Marker is near Enola, Pennsylvania, in Cumberland County. It is in Hampden Township. It is on 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 marker is in South-Central Pennsylvania and in Greater Harrisburg.

It is also in the American Northeast,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

in Appalachia,

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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: History of Military Nursing (here, next to this marker); Liberty Tree (a few steps from this marker); U.S. Women in WWII (a few steps from this marker); World War II (a few steps from this marker); Vietnam War (a few steps from this marker); Vietnam Era Naval Propeller (a few steps from this marker); Desert Shield/Desert Storm (within shouting distance of this marker); World War I (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Enola.

Regarding The Korean War. U.S. "involvement" did not end in 1953, only widespread combat operations amongst belligerents ended. U.S. involvement has continued since the Armistice was signed.

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

2. The Korean War Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 15, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 14, 2026, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 14, 2026, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.