Mount Pleasant in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Mount Pleasant War Memorial
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 25, 2009
1. Mount Pleasant War Memorial
the memory of
our gallant sons
who
endured the hardships
and
fought our nations
battles
Dedicated Nov. 11, 1924
1775-1783 Revolutionary War • 1812 War of 1812
1846-1848 Mexican American War • 1861-1865 Civil War
1898-1899 Spanish-American War • 1917-1918 World War I
1941-1945 World War II • 1950-1955 Korean War
1961-1975 Vietnam War • 1982-1984 Lebanon-Grenada
1989-1990 Panama • 1990- Persian Gulf
Erected 1924 by Patriotic Citizens of Mt. Pleasant Distict.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: War of 1812 • War, US Civil • War, US Revolutionary • War, World I.
Location. 40° 8.928′ N, 79° 32.523′ W. Marker is in Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania, in Westmoreland County. Memorial is at the intersection of West Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 31) and Diamond Street (Pennsylvania Route 819), in the median on West Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Mount Pleasant PA 15666, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Air Force Bombing Run / Henry W. B. Mechling / D-Day (within shouting distance of this marker); Battle of Midway - Battle Of Iwo Jima - Uncomon Valor
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Regarding Mount Pleasant War Memorial. Description of memorial: The memorial is sited on a small traffic island in the center of an intersection and has suffered damage several times from automobile traffic. The sculpture surveyed is the third doughboy installed at this site. The original doughboy sculpture and base were dedicated Nov. 11, 1924. In 1968 the sculpture was toppled and broken into several pieces when it was struck by an automobile. The monument was replaced and rededicated Nov. 11, 1969. The sculpture was again replaced in 1980-1985 due to a traffic
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 25, 2009
2. Mount Pleasant War Memorial
Full-length figure of a World War I doughboy. He is dressed in military uniform including helmet. A 1903 Springfield is slung over his proper right shoulder; his proper right hand holds the strap of the gun. The white marble sculpture stands atop a round column and base of pink marble. The top of the column is decorated with a circle of stars and laurels. Overall approximate height is 21 feet.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 25, 2009
3. Mount Pleasant War Memorial
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 25, 2009
4. Mount Pleasant War Memorial
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 25, 2009
5. Mount Pleasant War Memorial
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 25, 2009
6. Mount Pleasant War Memorial
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 25, 2009
7. Mount Pleasant War Memorial Sponsor
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 25, 2009
8. Mount Pleasant War Memorial Doughboy Statue
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 25, 2009
9. Mount Pleasant War Memorial
Looking east to memorial on island at intersection of Main and Diamond Streets.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 28, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 10, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 2,583 times since then and 83 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. submitted on September 10, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
