Lt. Gen. Arthur MacArthur
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member WN1E
N 42° 09.473 W 072° 34.944
18T E 699730 N 4670135
A monument placed by the City of Chicopee recognizing the birthplace of Lt. Gen. MacArthur.
Waymark Code: WM57F9
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 11/23/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member GA Cacher
Views: 19

Lt. Gen. Arthur MacArthur was born June 2nd, 1845 in a house at the square where this monument is located.

The front of the monument has the following engraving:

"Dedicated To
Lt. Gen. Arthur MacArthur
U S Army
By The People of Chicopee, Mass.
On September, 7th 1942
Born In House At This Square June 2, 1845
Died September 5, 1912"

Lt. Gen. Arthur MacArthur had a long and glorious military career that began with the Civil War and ended with him as "Commander of the Pacific Division".

He was also the father of Gen. Douglas MacArthur.

For a detailed list of his achievements click here: (visit link)

List if there are any visiting hours:
No specific visiting hours.


Entrance fees (if it applies): No fees.

Type of memorial: Monument

Website pertaining to the memorial: Not listed

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