First World War Monument - Sharpsburg, MD
Posted by: jiggs11
N 39° 27.498 W 077° 44.902
18S E 263539 N 4371242
Impressive granite monument with bronze markers honoring those from Sharpsburg who served during the First World War.
Waymark Code: WMRPWB
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 07/20/2016
Views: 5
Granite monument located in front of the Sharpsburg Town Hall honoring those from the Sharpsburg area who served during World War I.
There are three bronze markers bearing the names of 67 men from Sharpsburg and district.
Engraved into the granite is the following:
Erected by
Citizens of Sharpsburg Dist
In recognition of the
Patriotism shown by
All who answered our
Country's call in the
World War
1917 - 1919
Private or Public Monument?: Private
Name of the Private Organization or Government Entity that built this Monument: Citizens of Sharpsburg District
Geographic Region where the Monument is located: North America
Physical Address of Monument: 106 East Main Street Sharpsburg, MD USA 21782
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Date the Monument or Memorial was built or dedicated: Not listed
Website for this Monument: Not listed
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