Those Who Served Memorial - Akeley, MN
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lenron
N 47° 00.200 W 094° 43.812
15T E 368470 N 5206987
Granite memorial to Those Who Served located in Memorial Park, Akeley, MN.
Waymark Code: WM90NR
Location: Minnesota, United States
Date Posted: 06/09/2010
Views: 4
Nice granite Memorial To Those Who Served, with flagpole located in Memorial Park in Akeley, MN. Dedicated in 1948.
Type of Memorial: Non-Specific Memorial
In Honor Of: All Veterans who honorably served their country
Marker Text:
In Memory of all
Veterans who honorably
served this nation
dedicated by
Neil Todd American Legion Post 0363
Harold Harris VFW Post 8508
Veterans Memorial Park - Dedicated May 31, 1948
Date of dedication: May 31, 1948
Who Put it Here?: VFW Post 8508, American Legion Post 0363
Description of Memorial:
Akeley is a small town in the lakes country of Minnesota, lots of lakes and lots of tourists. Near this spot is a giant statue of Paul Bunyan, as Akeley lays claim to being "The Birthplace of Paul Bunyan". Local museum nearby as well as a park, restrooms, and the downtown Akeley area.
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only): Not listed
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