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 Blair County Memorial Highway Monument - Altoona, Pennsylvania Posted by:  ted28285
N 40° 29.231 W 078° 25.348
17T E 718457 N 4485023
One of three stone pyramid monuments in this small roadside park. Located near Broad Avenue and 40th Street.
Waymark Code: WM155DJ
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 10/20/2021
Views: 3
This monument has recently been relocated from across the roadway. This gives the pyramid more exposure to the public and it now stands between two other stone pyramids. The plaque mounted to the south face reads" Blair County Memorial Highway
To all Sons of
Blair County
who served this
nation
in time of war,
this road of memory
is gratefully dedicated
for all time
Dedicated Nov. 12, 1933
Rededicated Nov. 11, 1992
Type of Memorial: Non-Specific Memorial
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only):
In Honor Of: To all Sons of Blair County Who Served This Nation
Marker Text:
To all Sons of Blair County who served this nation in time of war, this road of memory is gratefully dedicated for all time.
Dedicated Nov. 12, 1933
Rededicated Nov. 11, 1992
Date of dedication: Dedicated Nov. 12, 1933, Rededicated Nov. 11, 1992
Who Put it Here?: Blair County War Veterans Council and Associates
Description of Memorial:
A stone Pyramid located in a small park along with two other pyramids, a flag pole and a few benches.
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Visit Instructions:
Visited Logs must contain, at least, a picture of the monument and your GPSr. Preferably YOU at the monument with your GPSr, but we understand that some people are camera-shy.
It is suggested you please include something about your visit here, as well.
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