Blair County War Memorial- Altoona, PA
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N 40° 30.840 W 078° 24.247
17T E 719925 N 4488046
A monument for those of Blair County who made the supreme sacrifice in war.
Waymark Code: WM13KAC
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 12/30/2020
Views: 2
This monument is made of brick and mortar with a bronze plaque attached to the front.
It is dedicated to
"The Men of what is now known as Blair County who gave their lives in
The Revolutionary War 1775-1782 The War of 1812-1814
and to over 500 Citizens of Blair County Who Made the Supreme Sacrifice In
The Mexican War 1846-1848
The Civil War 1860-1865
The Spanish American War 1898
The Philippine Insurrection 1899-1902"
Dedication on December 11, 1986 by The Blair County Veterans Council
Type of Memorial: Multi-War Memorial
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only):
The Revolutionary War, The War of 1812,The Mexican War The Civil War, The Spanish - American War, and The Philippine Insurrection
In Honor Of: The Men of Blair County
Marker Text:
"Lord God of Hosts, be with us yet,
Lest we forget—lest we forget!"
Kipling
To the men of what is now Blair County who gave their lives in:
The Revolutionary War 1775-1782
The War of 1812-1814
And to over 500 Citizens of Blair County who made the supreme sacrifice in:
The Mexican War of 1846-1848
The Civil War 0f 1860-1865
The Spanish American War of 1898
The Philippine Insurrection of 1899-1902
Date of dedication: December 11, 1986
Who Put it Here?: Blair County Veterans Council
Description of Memorial:
The Memorial is one of several memorials in an area of the city of Altoona known as the Veterans Mall
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Visit Instructions:
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