Vietnam War Memorial, Shuttleworth Park, Springville, NY
Posted by: Szuchie
N 42° 30.438 W 078° 40.019
17T E 691677 N 4708741
Vietnam War Memorial in Shuttleworth Park - Springville, New York.
Waymark Code: WM2D9P
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 10/15/2007
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This Vietnam War Memorial is located in Shuttleworth Park in Springville, New York. The memorial is dedicated to those from Springville that have made the ultimate sacrifice. The monument reads:
The plaque on the monument reads:
"Dedicated to the memory of
Barry A. Bidwell John Ellis
Bruce A. Crosby Jr. Dennis R. Heinz
Men of Springville area who gave their lives in defense of freedom in the Vietnam War.
1961 1975"
According to a nearby plaque, "Shuttleworth Park is the site of a 4.7 acre millpond. 1870-1950. Source of power, ice, recreateion with nearby factory which producted chairs, wagons, iron, cheese, flour, woolen goods. Its waters quelled the great fires of 1879, 1894, 1946."
The park contains war monuments honoring local venterans including World War I, World War II, Korea, Vietnam and Operation Enduring Freedom.