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| Add Photo — Add Link — Add Commentary — Correct this page — Print | | Great Barrington in Berkshire County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England) |
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You Stand Free Because They Served
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| | | |  By Michael Herrick, August 19, 2012 | |
| | | 1. You Stand Free Because They Served Marker | | | Inscription. You Stand Free
Because They Served
In everlasting memory and tribute to the men and women of Great Barrington who, in defense of their country and the human rights of mankind, served with honor and distinction in the armed forces of the United States of America World War I, World War II, Korean, Vietnam
May their devotion to duty remain an inspiring legacy to future generations. Erected 1986 by the Citizens of Great Barrington. Location. 42° 11.611′ N, 73° 21.799′ W. Marker is in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, in Berkshire County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (U.S. 7) and Castle Street, on the left when traveling north on Main Street. Click for map. Located in front of Great Barrington Town Hall. Marker is at or near this postal address: 334 Main Street, Great Barrington MA 01230, United States of America. Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Great Barrington Civil War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); First Court House of Berkshire County (within shouting distance of this marker); Great Barrington World War I Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); The Mahaiwe Theater (within shouting distance of this marker); IEEE Milestone (approx. 0.4 miles away); Memorial Street Light (approx. 0.4 miles away); William Stanley (approx. 0.4 miles away); Gen. Henry Knox Trail (approx. 0.9 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Great Barrington. |
| | | |  By Michael Herrick, August 19, 2012 | |
| | | 2. You Stand Free Because They Served Marker | | |
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Credits. This page originally submitted on August 28, 2012, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 71 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 28, 2012, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. | | Add Photo — Add Link — Add Commentary — Correct this page — Print |
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