War Monument - Parish, NY
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jiggs11
N 43° 34.379 W 076° 07.723
18T E 408859 N 4825065
War Monument located in a small park in Parish, NY
Waymark Code: WMK9YE
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 03/07/2014
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Granite monument featuring a Union Soldier at Parade Rest. The monument was originally dedicated to those local area citizens who volunteered for the Union Army in the Civil War.
Eventually, markers honouring those who served in The Spanish War, The Great War and World War II were added.
Inscription on the front of the monument reads:
PRESENTED
TO THE VILLAGE OF PARISH
IN MEMORY OF
THE SOLDIERS & SAILORS
OF PARISH N.Y.
BY
S.F. MILLS & N.A. PETRIE
The two benefacters were cousins who grew up in the Parish area, and over time became noted for their philanthropical works.
Original Marker reads:
This tablet is erected to honor the brave sons of Parish who enlisted for the cause of humanity in the Civil War 1861 - 1865
Ther are 130 Soldiers listed and three Committee Members.
Type of Memorial: Multi-War Memorial
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only):
Civil War
Spanish-American War
The Great War
World War II
In Honor Of: The Men of Parish, NY who volunteered.
Marker Text:
PRESENTED
TO THE VILLAGE OF PARISH
IN MEMORY OF
THE SOLDIERS & SAILORS
OF PARISH N.Y.
BY
S.F. MILLS & N.A. PETRIE
Who Put it Here?: Local philanthropists S.F. Mills and N.A. Petrie
Description of Memorial:
Granite Monument originally dedicated to Civil War Veterans from Parish, NY.
The Memorial is topped by a Union Soldier at Parade Rest
Date of dedication: Not listed
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