Mount Pleasant Doughboy

The most recognizable veteran's monument in Westmoreland County, Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania. Life size granite statue of World War I US Army "Doughboy" on granite pedestal located in traffic diamond. Inscription reads " Erected to the memory of our gallant sons who endured the hardships and fought our nation's battles." Existing statue is third one; the prior two were destroyed in traffic accidents in 1968 & 1981. Note: The head of original statue is on display in Leo & Sons Grille 31 on the Diamond.