Armed Forces Monument - Bar Harbor, ME - Non-Specific Veteran Memorials on Waymarking.com

The Village Green Veterans Memorial was originally built in 1905 and is made of pink granite stone. Many facelifts and changes have occurred over the years, most recently, the Bar Harbor Village Improvement Association had a lovely 13 foot by 30 inch granite cap from Hull Quarry added to the top of the wall to protect it from the weather. Jeff Gammelin and Freshwater Brick and Stone Work donated the cap and their time and labor to install it. In 2013, 6 bronze service plaques representing the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard and Merchant Marines were added and a fitting ceremony was held to rededicate the Memorial. This was spearheaded by the Bar Harbor Historical Society and the costs for the improvements were split with the VIA.

The square bronze plaque in the center was dedicated in 1950 and says

"THIS MONUMENT IS DEDICATED TO THE MEN AND WOMEN OF BAR HARBOR WHO HAVE SERVED THEIR COUNTRY AS MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES"

The stone bench in front of the Veterans Memorial was donated by the VIA in 1905 and there is an inscription on the side of the stone stating such.

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Type of Memorial: Non-Specific Memorial In Honor Of: the men and women of Bar Harbor who have served their country as members of the armed forces Marker Text: THIS MONUMENT IS DEDICATED TO THE MEN AND WOMEN OF BAR HARBOR WHO HAVE SERVED THEIR COUNTRY AS MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES Date of dedication: 1950 and 2013 Who Put it Here?: Bar Harbor Village Improvement Association (VIA) Description of Memorial: The monument is a rectangular rock wall made of pink granite stone and topped with a granite cap. Embedded in the face of the wall is a bronze plaque with the inscription and on either side of this are three circular plaques representing the different branches of the military. In front of the wall is a block of granite that serves as a bench. The bench sits in a small U-shaped area with a gray brick floor. Wars mentioned (Multi-war only): Not listed

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