Kalivas Park - Manchester, NH
Posted by: silverquill
N 42° 59.203 W 071° 27.630
19T E 299401 N 4762277
Kalivas Park is a square block of trees, lawn and walkways dedicated to the memory of Christos Kalivas, the first Greek-American to lose his life in World War I.
Waymark Code: WMBFN4
Location: New Hampshire, United States
Date Posted: 05/15/2011
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IN ABIDING
MEMORY OF
CHRISTOS KALIVAS
WHO WAS THE
FIRST GREEK
AMERICAN TO
SACRIFICE HIS
LIFE FOR OUR
COUNTRY IN
WORLD WAR I
This memorial made possible
through the untiring efforts of
Chris J. Agrafiotis
General Chairman
Manchester, New Hampshire, has a significant Greek-American population, and the community has honored the many members who have served in the U.S. Armed forces.
This small park is located downtown near the Verizon Arena. There are a few park benches, but mostly landscaping and the monument area
for Christos Kavilas
KALIVAS PARK
The city of Manchester is proud to honor
all Greek-Americans who answered
the call of this country and served
in the armed forces. Many of these
never returned and paid the supreme
sacrifice. This park is named for
CHRISTOS N. KALIVAS.
The first Greek-American from Manchester
to be killed in action during World War I.
Rededication - March 23, 2002
Kavilas Park Rededication Committee
Name: Kalivas Park
Street Location: Chestnut St.
Local Municipality: Manchester
State/Province, etc.: New Hampshire
Country: United States
Web Site: [Web Link]
Memorial/Commemoration: Christos Kalivas
Date Established: 2002 Rededication
Picnic Facilities: None
Recreational Facilities: None
Monuments/Statues: Memorial to Christos N. Kalivas
Art (murals/sculpture, etc.): Not listed
Fountains: Not listed
Ponds/Lakes/Streams/Rivers/Beach: Not listed
Special Events: Not listed
Traditional Geocaches: Not listed
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