J. Knowles Post #52 Memorial
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member wandererrob
N 44° 55.269 W 069° 15.697
19T E 479352 N 4974224
Civil War monument placed by J. Knowles Post #52 of the Maine G.A.R. and the Women's Relief Corps No. 4.
Waymark Code: WMBNJ
Location: Maine, United States
Date Posted: 04/30/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member showbizkid
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This monument was placed by J. Knowles Post #52 of the Maine Grand Army of the Republic (visit link) and the Women's Relief Corps (visit link) on October 18, 1907.

The inscription on the front of the monument reads:

"Dedicated to the memory of the defenders of our flag. 1861-1865".

The inscription on the back reads:

"J. Knowles Post No. 52 / W.R.C. No. 4"

This monument can be found on St. Albans Rd. near the intersection of routes 7, 11, 43, and 222 (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=corinna,+me&ll=44.916924,-69.256096&spn=0.03039,0.085316&om=1)

As of 04/29/06 the site is undergoing renovations, but is still accessible.
Date Installed or Dedicated: 10/18/1907

Name of Government Entity or Private Organization that built the monument: G.A.R. - J. Knowles Post #52/W.R.C. No. 4

Union, Confederate or Other Monument: Union

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