Parade Corner - Dunkirk, New York
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N 42° 28.977 W 079° 20.071
17T E 636885 N 4704743
A historic plaque detailing a parade that took place in 1946 that sent help to France during World War II.
Waymark Code: WM39X4
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 03/02/2008
Views: 10
This plaque is located in downtown Dunkirk, New York. The plaque text reads:
It was on this corner, November 27, 1946 that citizens of Dunkirk, New York, together with French officials and guests, viewed a parade of $75,000 worth of gifts and goods to be sent to the Dunkerque, France after the destruction of that city in World War II.
November 27, 1976
Marker Name: Parade Corner
Marker Type: Roadside
Agency: Town of Dunkirk
Dedication Date: -9223372036854775808
City/Town/Village Name: Dunkirk, NY
County: Chautauqua
Region: Chautauqua-Allegheny (Region 1)
Website: Not listed
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