Emmitsburg in Frederick County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

"To Lift a Nation"

Photographed By F. Robby, May 11, 2009

1. "To Lift a Nation" Marker

Inscription. Three firemen raised a flag at ground zero in silent tribute to those brave firefighters who answered the call. This noble flag is raised permanently in honor of those heroes and all who serve this great nation. May God continue to bless America! Sculptor: Stan Watts.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Heroes • Notable Events.

Location. 39° 41.65′ N, 77° 19.594′ W. Marker is in Emmitsburg, Maryland, in Frederick County. Marker can be reached from Seton Avenue, 0.6 miles south of Main Street (Maryland Route 140) when traveling south. Marker is located on the grounds of FEMA's National Emergency Training Center. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Emmitsburg MD 21727, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. White Ash Tree (within shouting distance of this marker); Fallen Firefighters Memorial (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The White House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Sisters of Charity of Saint Vincent de Paul (approx. 0.2 miles away); Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati (approx. 0.2 miles away); Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth (approx. 0.2 miles away); Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Sisters of Charity of Saint Vincent de Paul of New York (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Emmitsburg.

"To Lift a Nation" image. Click for full size.

Photographed By F. Robby, May 11, 2009

2. "To Lift a Nation"

Photographed By F. Robby, May 11, 2009

3. "To Lift a Nation"

Photographed By F. Robby, May 11, 2009

4. "To Lift a Nation" Marker

Franklin Photo image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Thomas E. Franklin, New Jersey Record, 2001

5. Franklin Photo

This photo of New York firefighters George Johnson, Dan McWilliams, and Billy Eisengrein was the inspiration for the "To Lift a Nation" monument.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 16, 2009, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,040 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 16, 2009, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland.