On Carolina Avenue at 4th Street, on the right when traveling east on Carolina Avenue.
To you from falling hands we throw the torch, be yours to hold it high.
In grateful memory of the sons and daughters of this community who served our country.
Courage Loyalty Sacrifice Victory — — Map (db m269334) WM
On Carolina Avenue at 4th Street, on the right when traveling east on Carolina Avenue.
Erected in loving memory of the men of Chester, W. Va. who made the supreme sacrifice in World War I and World War II
World War I
Jesse Burge
World War II
Walter Albright Lawrence Allison Randall H. Archer George Arner, Jr. . . . — — Map (db m269333) WM
On Carolina Avenue at 4th Street, on the right when traveling east on Carolina Avenue.
Seal of the City of Chester
Collins Memorial Drive
dedicated in loving memory of
Rodney Ray Collins
Chester's only son claimed in Vietnam
May 3, 1948 - October 24, 1969 — — Map (db m269338) HM WM
On Carolina Avenue at Old U.S. 30, on the right when traveling east on Carolina Avenue.
1938 - Measuring 14 feet high and 14 feet in diameter, the Chester Teapot was constructed by William "Babe" Devon. The Teapot started its life as a gigantic wooden hogshead barrel for a Hire's Root Beer advertising campaign. Devon purchased . . . — — Map (db m269281) HM
On Carolina Avenue (West Virginia Route 2) at 4th Street, on the right when traveling west on Carolina Avenue.
Post 6450-Change Of Name
December 2, 2013
From Burge-Casto VFW Post 6450
To
Bob Milby VFW Post 6450
To honor
Robert J. (Bob) Milby
For his
Honesty, integrity and dedication to the post serving as the Quarter Master for 64 years. . . . — — Map (db m269289) HM
On Carolina Avenue (West Virginia Route 2) at Lincoln Highway (U.S. 30), on the right when traveling north on Carolina Avenue.
Named for natural springs reputedly used by George Washington. Donated in 1857 for picnics and prize fights. Developed in 1897 as amusement park served by streetcar and boat attracting 15-20 thousand daily. Included dance pavilions, shooting . . . — — Map (db m49697) HM
On Carolina Avenue at 6th Street, on the right when traveling east on Carolina Avenue.
Proud Army Veteran of the European Theater in WW II, earning 3 Bronze Stars, and active member of Chester American Legion Post 121 and Chester VFW Post 6450.
Master carpenter whose work is found throughout the tri-state area, including the . . . — — Map (db m269283) HM WM
On 1st Street at Columbia Drive, on the right when traveling north on 1st Street.
State Of Ohio. Named for the river, called by the Iroquois the "Beautiful River Visited by La Salle in 1669-1670. Once part of the Northwest Territory. Settled at Marietta, 1788. Admitted to the Union, 1803 Home of eight United States . . . — — Map (db m288602) HM
On Carolina Avenue at 4th Street, on the right when traveling east on Carolina Avenue.
POW - MIA
You are not forgotten
United States of America
Department of the Army
1775
United States of America
Department of the Navy
American Legion
US
Post 121
Chester, WV
Est. 1947
United States
Marine Corps . . . — — Map (db m269339) WM
On Carolina Avenue 0.2 miles north of 4th Street, on the right when traveling west.
By the Authority of the Veterans of the Foreign Wars of the United States:
Be it Known that Comrades:
Dale K. Allison Arthur O. Clendenning, Jr. Eugene Cochran O. H. Cook David R. Cooper John L. Cornell Brent E. Davis Richard . . . — — Map (db m269285) HM WM
