Pawtucketville War Memorial
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A memorial to those members of Pawtucketville who lost their lives fighting for freedom.
Waymark Code: WM1Y7D
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 08/01/2007
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This memorial stands in Pawtucketville, a neighborhood in Lowell, Massachusetts that is on the north side of the Merrimack River. The monument is a very large stone block, engraved with the following:
"Erected by the grateful people of Pawtucketville
In memory of those valiant residents who made the supreme sacrifice in all wars in which our country was engaged.
Dedicated May 30, 1951"
Type of Memorial: Non-Specific Memorial
In Honor Of: In memory of those valiant residents who made the supreme sacrifice in all wars in which our country was engaged
Date of dedication: May 30, 1951
Who Put it Here?: The people of Pawtucketville
Description of Memorial:
The memorial sits in an alcove at the southern corner of Mammoth Road and Varnum Avenue, on the shore of the Merrimack River, right near the Pawtucket Dam. Nearby is a memorial to the Indian chief Passaconnaway.
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only): Not listed
Marker Text: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
Visited Logs must contain, at least, a picture of the monument and your GPSr. Preferably YOU at the monument with your GPSr, but we understand that some people are camera-shy.
It is suggested you please include something about your visit here, as well.