Lions Memorial McCreery Park - Saluda, NC, USA
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NCDaywalker
N 35° 14.137 W 082° 20.909
17S E 377298 N 3900006
Nice town park that enjoys the support of the local Lions Club, McCreery is an inviting place to rest or recreate.
Waymark Code: WMXFHB
Location: North Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 01/06/2018
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Here in the former railroad town of Saluda, the park sits across from Main Street. It has playground equipment, shelters, and picnic tables.
The park has a monument with bronze plaques memorializing two members of the local Lions Club.
The plaques text are as follows:
(Lions Club Logo)
The Lions Club
Dedicates this memorial to
The City of Saluda in honor of
Lion John T. Coates, Jr.
Charter member who died July 25, 1975.
He was mayor 1953-1965 and known for this
civic service, notably to youth and the blind.
Presiden of the Lions Club 1959-1960.
(Lions Club Logo)
The Saluda Lions Club
Honors
Edward Cater Leland 1905-1998
President and Founder
Saluda Mountain Telephone Co.
First President, Charter and Lifetime Member
Saluda Lions Club
Saluda Mayor, City Commissioner
Member of Polk County and Saluda School Boards
- Humanitarian -
Street Address (if known):
1 Greenville St
Saluda, NC USA
28773
Condition?: excellent
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Visit Instructions:
1) Please provide a photo you have taken of the Friendship Arch, Monument or Plaque.
2) If known, please indicate the operating Lions Club responsible for the placement of the Friendship Arch, Monument or Plaque.
3) Any other information regarding your visit would be greatly appreciated.