9/11 Memorial - Gainesville, TX
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N 33° 37.378 W 097° 08.677
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A short section of metal from the World Trade Center is displayed in front of the Gainesville Firehouse.
Waymark Code: WM11QCR
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 12/02/2019
Views: 4
Located behind the bell on the corner of Pecan and Rusk Streets. Honors the loss of the 343 firefighters on 9-11.
Date of Dedication: 09/11/2011
Name of organization that built the memorial: Gainesville Fire Department
Private or Public Monument?: Government
Text on the memorial:
This World Trade Center artifact, was transferred to the Gainesville Fire Dept. from the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to be incorporated with the Fire Bell and Department Retiree Monument. It was unveiled on Sept. 11, 2011 for the 10th anniversary of the event that saw the loss of 343 brothers and sisters in New York City.
Physical address of memorial:
115 E Pecan St.
Gainesville, TX USA
76240
Additional coordinates: Not Listed
Website for more information: Not listed
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