Johnstown in Cambria County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
World War I | Red Oak
Sandyvale Memorial Gardens & Conservancy
Photographed by Bradley Owen, August 26, 2026
1. World War I | Red Oak Marker
Regarded as the mightiest of trees, the oak symbolizes strength, courage and wisdom. The red oak grows throughout most of Europe, standing alongside our American Soldiers during World War I.
Erected by Northwest Savings Bank and William and Doris Horner.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • War, World I.
Location. 40° 18.743′ N, 78° 54.872′ W. Memorial is in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, in Cambria County. It can be reached from Hickory Street east of Baumer Street, on the right when traveling east. Marker is located in Sandyvale Memorial Gardens. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 80 Hickory Street, Johnstown PA 15902, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in the Laurel Highlands. 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: World War II | Green Ash (a few steps from this marker); Civil War | Honey Locust (a few steps from this marker); Revolutionary War | Kentucky Coffeetree (within shouting distance of this marker); The Korean War | American Linden (within shouting distance of this marker); General George B. Simler (within shouting distance of this marker); USS Frank E. Evans DD754 (within shouting distance of this marker); Operation Desert Storm (the Gulf War) | Red Maple (within shouting distance of this marker); Operation Iraqi/Enduring Freedom | Swamp White Oak (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Johnstown.
Photographed by Bradley Owen, August 26, 2026
2. World War I | Red Oak Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 26, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 26, 2026, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 3 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 26, 2026, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.
