Wharton Township Veterans Memorial - Farmington, Pennsylvania - Non-Specific Veteran Memorials on Waymarking.com

This is a simple memorial that is of a large stone wall with a monument at center dedicating it to the sons and daughters of Wharton Township, who participated and fought in the wars for the establishment and preservation of liberty at home and overseas.

According to the township's website (visit link) Wharton Township, PA is home to a population of over 3,500 residents in The Uniontown Area School District.

Wharton Township, PA villages include Farmington, Deer Lake, Elliotsville, Chalkhill, and Gibbon Glade.

Wharton Township, PA occupies approximately 92 square miles and is host to several French & Indian War sites, including Edward Braddock's grave and Fort Necessity.

Other attractions include Nemacolin Woodlands Resort and Mount Washington Tavern, a former 19th century hotel on the National Road.

Type of Memorial: Non-Specific Memorial In Honor Of: those sons and daughters of Wharton Township who participated in the wars and fought for the establishment and preservation of liberty at home and overseas Marker Text: In recognition of those sons and daughters of Wharton Township who participated in the wars fought for the establishment and preservation of liberty at home and overseas Who Put it Here?: Wharton Township Description of Memorial: A roadside memorial on the National Pike that is a wall with a larger stone with a bronze tablet with gold lettering stating such Wars mentioned (Multi-war only): Not listed Date of dedication: Not listed

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