Veterans Memorial - Rarick Cemetery - Oakvale, NY
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Multi-war veterans memorial etched on the reverse of the Rarick Cemetery entrance marker off Rte 37 near Oakdale, NY.
Waymark Code: WM1079K
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 03/13/2019
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The simple white granite monument is located at the entrance to the Rarick Cemetery off NY 37 just east of the village of Oakdale.
The monument lists local veterans of several conflicts, including the Civil War, The Mexican War, World War I and World War II.
The front of the monument has the text:
RARICK CEMETERY
Est 1829
Inc 1885
This marker given by William L and Harriet A. Webster
The rear text reads:
IN MEMORY OF THOSE WHO SERVED OUR COUNTRY
IN TIME OF NEED
CIVIL WAR
(12 names)
MEXICAN WAR
(1 name)
World War 1
(3 names)
World War II
(2 names)
Type of Memorial: Multi-War Memorial
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only):
Civil War
Mexican War
World War I
World War II
In Honor Of: Local men who served their country in time of need.
Marker Text:
RARICK CEMETERY
Est 1829
Inc 1885
This marker given by William L and Harriet A. Webster
The rear text reads:
IN MEMORY OF THOSE WHO SERVED OUR COUNTRY
IN TIME OF NEED
CIVIL WAR
(12 names)
MEXICAN WAR
(1 name)
World War 1
(3 names)
World War II
(2 names)
Who Put it Here?: William L and Harriet A. Webster
Description of Memorial:
The marker is on a rock outcrop overlooking the Rarick Cemetery. It is easily visible from nearby Rte 37. There is plenty of parking at the site.
Date of dedication: Not listed
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