Placerville War Flagpole - Placerville, CA
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saopaulo1
N 38° 43.680 W 120° 48.281
10S E 690832 N 4288881
A flagpole dedicated to "the memory of all those veterans down through the years, who fought so valiantly for their country.
Waymark Code: WM96YQ
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 07/07/2010
Views: 3
The flagpole is in a little plaza by Carrow's restaurant. It's next to a caboose. On the plaque besides the writting, is the emblem of the Optimist Club. There's some parking in front of the flagpole.
Type of Memorial: Non-Specific Memorial
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only):
None
In Honor Of: Dedicated to the memory of all those veterans
Marker Text:
Dedicated to the memory of all those veterans, down through the years, who fought so valiantly for their country. Those who returned... and those who did not.. From one who did not return from "Desert Storm" SGT J Scott Lindsey - 5 April, 1963 - 1 March,
Date of dedication: Unknown
Who Put it Here?: Hangtown Optimist Club
Description of Memorial:
Located in a little plaza along Hway 50. It's kind of hidden from Main Street.
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