Grand Army of the Republic monument, Niagara Falls, NY.
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Andy Too
N 43° 05.839 W 079° 03.005
17T E 658685 N 4773467
A simple monument to a turbulent time.
Waymark Code: WM3KW4
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 04/17/2008
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This simple monument may be found in the Oakwood Cemetery in Niagara Falls, New York. Many veterans of the Civil War are buried here including Medal of Honor recipient, LeRoy Williams. Originally there were two boulders and plaques comprising the monument. When dedicated only two survivors of the G.A.R. were present, Joseph Patterson and F.D. Baker.
Date Installed or Dedicated: 05/23/1938
Union, Confederate or Other Monument: Union
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Name of Government Entity or Private Organization that built the monument: Not listed
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