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 Veterans of All Wars Memorial - Newport, WA Posted by:  T0SHEA
N 48° 10.519 W 117° 03.997
11U E 495047 N 5335788
The Newport Cemetery is on the southwest corner of the City of Newport, at the intersection of 7th Street and Old Schoolhouse Lane.
Waymark Code: WMNK74
Location: Washington, United States
Date Posted: 03/26/2015
Views: 2
The gate is to be found essentially at that intersection. This memorial, to veterans of all wars, is to be found just inside the gate beside the roadway. It consists of three low stone planters surrounding a flagpole and a rounded stone plinth with an angled top and a polished granite flagstone atop with a bronze plaque mounted on its face. The plaque reads:
THIS MEMORIAL
TO HONOR VETERANS
OF ALL WARS 
Type of Memorial: Non-Specific Memorial
In Honor Of: Veterans of All Wars
Marker Text:
See Above
Who Put it Here?: American Legion Posts 45, 217, 144 - VFW Posts 5672 & 3082
Description of Memorial:
The cemetery was established in 1902 and now has over 5,900 grave sites. It is a large, partially open, partially treed cemetery. It is a well maintained resting place.
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only): Not listed
Date of dedication: Not listed
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