Washtenong All Wars Memorial - Ann Arbor, Michigan
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N 42° 19.442 W 083° 44.929
17T E 273499 N 4689414
Located within Washtenong Memorial Park on the west side of Whitmore Lake Road, between Stein and North Barton Drive.
Waymark Code: WM279F
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 09/16/2007
Views: 10
The inscription reads:
This site is part of the Huron Valley named by Indians WASH-TE-NONG meaning the land beyond.
A fitting reference to the afterlife.
Type of Memorial: Non-Specific Memorial
In Honor Of: Dedicated to the memory of the Veterans of all wars of the United States of America.
Marker Text:
The plaque reads:
"Dedicated to the memory of Veterans of all wars of the United States of America
Washtenaw County Michigan
Memorial day, 1932"
The engraving reads:
"This shield stood at the entrance to the post office building in Detroit which was rebuilt in 1932"
The words wrapping around read:
"This site is a part of the Huron Valley named Indians Washtenong meaning the land Beyond"
Date of dedication: Memorial Day 1932
Who Put it Here?: Washtenaw County, MI
Description of Memorial:
This is a flat-topped octagonal stone monument approximately 8 feet tall.
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only): Not listed
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