Bicentennial Memorial, Alexandria Park - Portsmouth, OH
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member silverquill
N 38° 43.869 W 083° 00.671
17S E 325183 N 4288862
This little memorial was placed here on the U.S. bicentennial by the Kiwanis. Alexandria Park is in the eastern point of land at the confluence of the Scioto and Ohio Rivers, in Portsmouth, Ohio.
Waymark Code: WM5DR3
Location: Ohio, United States
Date Posted: 12/24/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member YoSam.
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Type of Memorial: Non-Specific Memorial

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In Honor Of: to all those brave men who gave their lives so that this independence and freedom may endure

Marker Text:
Erected for the rededication of 200 years of independence and freedom. While passing here, look up to God and give thanks to all those brave men who gave their lives so that this independence and freedom may endure. Erected by the Portsmough Kiwanis Club

Date of dedication: 1976

Who Put it Here?: Portsmouth Kiwanis

Description of Memorial:
This is a granite marker with a bronze plaque. This park has a great panoramic view over the two rivers at the site of the original settlement, named Alexandria, in this area about 1780. It is part of the Boneyfiddle Historic District, listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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