South Connellsville Veteran's Memorial - South Connellsville, Pennsylvania
N 39° 59.809 W 079° 35.205
17S E 620643 N 4428360
The South Connellsville Veteran's Memorial is located at the intersection of So. Pittsburgh Street, Searson Street, and Allegheny Avenue, in South Connellsville Borough, Fayette County, Pennsyvania
Waymark Code: WM4Y4H
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 10/12/2008
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South Connellsville Veteran's Memorial
This memorial was placed here after World War II and was refurbished in 1985 and rededicated in 2006 with a proper ceremony with a Pittsburgh newscaster as emcee. There is also some Static Artillery and a Time Capsule on the grounds of the memorial.
Type of Memorial: Non-Specific Memorial
In Honor Of: Our Youth Who Served Their Country In Time Of War
Marker Text:
Old Memorial Reads: "Erected by the Citizens of SOUTH CONNELLSVILLE
In honor of her patriots who would fight not for empire or reknown
But that the whole world might be safe to live in.
New Memorial Reads:
To the glory of God
In Memory Of Our Youth Who Served Their Country In Time Of War
Date of dedication: 1970, 1976, 1985, 2007
Who Put it Here?: Borough of South Connellsville
Description of Memorial:
The Memorial is in the middle of a fork where two streets (Searson and So. Pittsburgh) split.
Street Parking: is available on Searson Street.
Surrounded by: Private Homes
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only): Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
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