This cache is located near the Lakemont War Memorial. The memorial was erected in 1943 under the sponsorship of the Lakemont Post 634 American Legion on the land donated by Mr. and Mrs. Harold M. Maurer. Peter A. Lombardi, well-known stone worker, erected the monument made of stone from Brush Mountain. In the Altoona Mirror July 6th, 1943 paper: “The Fourth of July, 1943, will long be a memorable one in the hearts and minds of the residents of Lakemont and its surrounding community. The community celebrated the holiday by paying honor and tribute to the men and women in the nation’s armed forces with the dedication of a beautiful permanent stone memorial, the unveiling of an honor roster and a flag raising. A 1,000 or more people were in attendance for the patriotic exercises.” In 1981, the Lakemont Lions Club assumed ownership and responsibility of the memorial, which was restored by the organization.
Remember what these Americas have done for you.
Visit the Lakemont War Memorial and find who this is in memory of:
A. Harry Tanneyhill N 40° 28.229' W 078° 23.549'
B. C. Kim George N 40° 28.144' W 078° 23.537'
C. Vernard Slippey N 40° 28.209' W 078° 23.498'
BYOP. Please replace exactly as found so everyone can enjoy.