Malvern, Pennsylvania War Memorials

Paoli Memorial Grounds and Malvern Memorial Park in Malvern, Pennsylvania

Paoli Memorial Grounds and Malvern Memorial Park

4.9

404 Monument Ave, Malvern, PA 19355, USA

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Hours:

  • Monday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Thursday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Friday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Saturday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Sunday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

About This Memorial

The Paoli Memorial Association oversees a Revolutionary War memorial site commemorating the 52 Continental soldiers who died in the 1777 Battle of Paoli, known as the Paoli Massacre. The site features a walled gravesite mound and two obelisks 1817 and 1877 monuments honoring these patriots. This private park serves as both a historical landmark and community space with walking paths, picnic areas, and adjacent recreational facilities. The memorial preserves the legacy of one of the ninth bloodiest battles of the American Revolution, fulfilling its 1877 dedication as 'a place of parade forever.'

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Reviews

9/13/2020

"Beautiful maintained park dedicated to the memory of those who paid the ultimate sacrifice during the Revolutionary War. Many facilities are also available for use by the community including ball fields and walking trails"