Moundsville in Marshall County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Gold Star Families Memorial Monument
Photographed by Craig Doda, October 10, 2026
1. Gold Star Families Memorial Monument Marker
This monument honors, recognizes, and serves Gold Star Families and the legacy of their Loved Ones who have paid the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the Armed Forces of the United States of America.
The Homeland panel depicts images representing the greater Marshall County, WV which is home to many military and Gold Star Families; it's our people, it's our family, it's our freedom. The Grave Creek Mound, in the Ohio River Valley of West Virginia, is one of the largest conical-type burial mounds in the United States standing 62 feet (19 m) high and 240 feet (73 m) in diameter. The builders of the site, members of the Adena culture, moved more than 60,000 tons of dirt to create it about 250-150 BC.
The Family panel represents the uniquely brave spirit of our Military families who provide support to their Loved Ones serving in our Armed Forces of the United States of America. This poem describes what we believe are the wishes of our fallen soldiers for their families who were left behind & mourn their loss every day.
The Patriot panel shows the raising of the American Flag on Iwo Jima, which symbolizes those
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The Sacrifice panel represents the sacrifices made by our Gold Star Families by the loss of their Loved One while in service to our country. Those who gave their lives, did so willingly to preserve our freedoms and rights, so those at home do not live in fear.
The Silhouette represents a saluting service member to symbolize the void created by the loss and legacy of the Loved Ones who have paid the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the Armed Forces of the United States of America.
This monument is a project of the Marshall County Commission, their Gold Star Families, and the Woody Williams Foundation.
Erected by Marshall County Commission; Gold Star Families; Woody Williams Foundation.
Topics. This monument and memorial is listed in this topic list: Military.
Location. 39° 55.147′ N, 80° 44.715′ W. Monument is in Moundsville, West Virginia, in Marshall County. It is at the intersection of 7th Street and Tomlinson Avenue, on the right when traveling west on 7th Street. Touch for map.
Photographed by Craig Doda, October 10, 2026
2. Gold Star Families Memorial Monument
Regionally, this memorial monument is in the Northern Panhandle and in the High Valley. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, in the Ohio River Valley, 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: A different marker also named Gold Star Families Memorial Monument (here, next to this marker); Recipients of the Purple Heart (here, next to this marker); James Lloyd Rose (a few steps from this marker); World War II, Korea and Viet Nam Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Veterans Memorial Walls (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Volunteers in the Spanish-American War (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Moundsville.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 2, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 1, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 11 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 1, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
