Charles Town in Jefferson County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Jefferson County World War II Memorial
In honor and memory of the men and women of Jefferson County who served their country in World War II
Erected 1948 by Charlestown Ranson Board of Trade.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II.
Location. 39° 17.352′ N, 77° 51.591′ W. Memorial is in Charles Town, West Virginia, in Jefferson County. It is at the intersection of E Washington Street (U.S. 340 Bus) and N George Street, on the right when traveling west on E Washington Street. The marker is located on the front of the Jefferson County Courthouse. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 100 E Washington Street, Charles Town WV 25414, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in the Washington Metropolitan Area and in the Eastern Panhandle. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, 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 and also the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Jefferson County Courthouse (here, next to this marker); The Trial of John Brown (a few steps from this marker); John Yates (a few steps from this marker); New Central Restaurant (a few steps from this marker); Explore the Washington Heritage Trail / Afoot in Historic Charles Town (within shouting distance of this marker); Charles Washington's Town (within shouting distance of this
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Confederate Soldiers of Jefferson County (was here, next to this marker but has been permanently removed).
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 12, 2011
2. Markers at the Courthouse
Several markers are here at the courthouse in Charles Town. The Jefferson County World War II Memorial is seen here to the left of the windows.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 12, 2011
3. Jefferson County Courthouse
The World War II marker is located on the front of the Jefferson County Courthouse. In 1859 John Brown was convicted here for his raid on Harpers Ferry.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 21, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 16, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 918 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 21, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 2, 3. submitted on April 16, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
