Memorial Park, Aliquippa, Pennsylvania
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sherpes
N 40° 36.456 W 080° 15.990
17T E 562053 N 4495456
A multi-war memorial in a town with rich industrial history
Waymark Code: WM6XKG
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 08/02/2009
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Located in Beaver County in south-western Pennsylvania, the residents of Aliquippa have been mostly of working class, and lower middle class. The steel mills on the banks of the Ohio River have traditionally provided well-paying jobs, and the city and its residents benefited in many decades.
Recently, the city has experienced economic distress.
The memorial is composed of a single statue depicting a soldier in World War I, with a backdrop of several vertical plaques, each memorializing one of the many wars americans have fought in, with each plaque positioned in a semi-circular line.
Type of Memorial: Multi-War Memorial
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only):
revolutionary war
1812 war
civil war
spanish war
world war I
world war II
korea
vietnam
In Honor Of: those who served their country
Marker Text:
There is no more fitting tribute to the glory of our sons daughters, than the memory we cherish of their sacrifice to preserve our America's freedom, may their courageous deeds be forever remembered
Who Put it Here?: Woollawn United Presbyterian Church
Description of Memorial:
the memorial is in a small parklet surrounded by residential streets. Found accidentally while driving and noticed through the thick of the trees a statue
Date of dedication: Not listed
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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.