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Help Preserve the Malvern Memorial Cabin for Generations to Come
A World War II Hero
A World War II Hero
During World War II, the town of Malvern lost a remarkable young man, Richard LaRue, who had been an outstanding Scout in the Malvern Troop. In his honor, his parents, Bertha and Larry LaRue, contributed his matured Building and Loan note, valued at $1,000 in 1956, as the first donation toward the construction of the Memorial Cabin. Over the years, countless individuals and businesses have supported the cabin, from its initial construction to ongoing preservation efforts. While too many to list individually, all contributors are recognized both at the site and within the building itself.
The Memorial Cabin was officially dedicated on Saturday, September 20, 1958, marking the 181st anniversary of the Paoli Massacre.
Honoring a Rich Local History
Honoring a Rich Local History
The Malvern Memorial Cabin is located just one-third of a mile east of the monument and gravesite honoring the brave soldiers who fell during the massacre of General Wayne’s troops at the Paoli Battlefield. This battle took place four days after the Battle of the Clouds, which occurred two miles to the south, where colonial forces made an orderly retreat across this very site.
Our Cabin's Construction
Our Cabin's Construction
Construction Details
The Cabin is constructed using round poles with German notch technique at the corners. The central log was sourced from an 1840s bank torn down at the time.
Truss and Wind Vane
A unique truss was used to provide support to the second floor but also to connect the roof windvane to a wrought iron arrow indicator in the main room.
Interior Spaces
There is a main room with restored walk-in hearth, adjacent kitchen, and bathroom. There are two meeting spaces upstairs and a basement workshop.
Memorial Hearth
In 2006 Jeff McQuiston restored the original walk-in style hearth and installed a modern wood stove for safe use. The historic hearth is dedicated to Jeff’s dad.
To learn more about the history of our historic Cabin, please select one of the buttons below for additional info.
To learn more about the history of our historic Cabin, please select one of the buttons below for additional info.
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