War Memorial
to those who served our
country for the cause
of peace
in
World War I
"The Legitimate object of war is
a more Perfect Peace...."
W. T. Sherman
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In grateful recognition
to those who served our
country for the cause
of democracy
in
World War II
"For what avails the Plow or Sail,
or Land, or Life, if Freedom Fails?"
Ralph Waldo Emerson
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In grateful recognition
to those who served our
country for the cause
of liberty
in
Korea
"We mutually pledge to each other our lives,
our fortunes, and our sacred honor..."
T. Jefferson
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In grateful recognition
to those who served our
country for the cause
of freedom
in
Vietnam
"Those who expect to reap the blessings
of freedom must, like men, undergo
the fatigue of supporting it..."
Thomas Paine
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Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, Vietnam • War, World I • War, World II.
Location. 41° 50.061′ N, 75° 52.666′ W. Marker is in Montrose, Pennsylvania, in Susquehanna County. Memorial is at the intersection of Maple Street and Chenango Street (County Route 4003), on the right when traveling west on Maple Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Montrose PA 18801, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Mary Borthwick (a few steps from this marker); Susquehanna County Courthouse, First Jail, and Second Jail (within shouting distance of this marker); Susquehanna County (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Homestead Bill of 1862 (about 300 feet away); War for the Preservation of the Union (about 300 feet away); Civil War Memorial (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Susquehanna County (about 400 feet away); Sylvanus Mulford House (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Montrose.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 29, 2017. It was originally submitted on May 29, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 190 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. submitted on May 29, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
