Mt. Elliott Fire Fighters Memorial - Detroit, Michigan
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N 42° 21.070 W 083° 00.999
17T E 333904 N 4690737
This memorial to fire fighters is located in a section of firefighter burials at Mt. Elliott cemetery.
Waymark Code: WM64NR
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 04/02/2009
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Cemetery Gates are open 7 a.m.–6 p.m., Daily
The shield on the pedestal says 'Firemens Fund association'.
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"In 1872, Fireman's Fund bought large lots for $500 apiece in both Mt. Elliott and Elmwood Cemeteries for the purpose of burying firefighters. In 1889, the Fund erected a marker at the site for a cost of $2,965"
A memorial March is held by the Detroit Firemens Fund Association each even numbered year on Memorial Day. Flickr photos are at (
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