Northborough Veterans Monument - Northborough, MA
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N 42° 19.215 W 071° 38.272
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The Northborough Veterans Monument is located in front of Northborough Town Offices at 63 Main Street, US Route 20, Northborough, MA.
Waymark Code: WMWACG
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 08/02/2017
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The Northborough Veterans Monument consists of a full-size bronze replica figure of the famous Concord Minuteman created by Daniel Chester French. The Minuteman is standing on a rock, while holding his musket in his right hand, next to an inscribed bronze plaque which contains the dedication.
Type of Memorial: Non-Specific Memorial
In Honor Of: All veterans from Northborough, MA.
Marker Text:
THE MINUTEMAN
IN HONOR OF THE MEN AND WOMEN
OF NORTHBOROUGH WHO SERVED
OUR NATION IN WAR AND PEACE.
2005
GIFT OF WILLIAM D. AND JANE S. MANEY
Date of dedication: 2005
Who Put it Here?: William D. and Jane s. Maney
Description of Memorial: Easily visible on the south side of US Route 20 at the Northborough Town Offices.
The replica does not include the plow found on the original by Daniel Chester French.
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only): Not listed
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