Essex in Essex County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

World Wars Memorial

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 7, 2017

1. World Wars Memorial Marker

Inscription. In memory of
those who gave their lives for their country
in World War I and World War II. They shall,
by their sacrifices, live forever among us.
We honor
the brave men and women of the Town of Essex
who served our country in both World Wars.

Erected and dedicated
July 1949

Erected 1949 by the Town of Essex and Stafford-Denton-Cross American Legion Post 1055.

Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, World I • War, World II. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1949.

Location. 44° 18.599′ N, 73° 21.111′ W. Marker is in Essex, New York, in Essex County. It is at the intersection of Lake Shore Drive (New York State Route 22) and Station Street ( Route 22), on the left when traveling north on Lake Shore Drive. The monument is on the Essex Community Church grounds. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2306 Lakeshore Road, Essex NY 12936, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker and memorial is in Upstate New York,

in the Adirondacks & North Country,

and in the Champlain Valley.

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It is also in the American Northeast

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Great North Woods,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France,

New Netherland,

and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Essex Village Historic District (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Willsborough Blockhouse (approx. 0.7 miles away); Willsborough Block House (approx. 0.7 miles away); Lakeview Cemetery (approx. 1.8 miles away); Masonic Hall (approx. 2.4 miles away); Split Rock (approx. 2½ miles away); Memorial Cemetery (approx. 3.3 miles away); Holmes Creek Bridge (approx. 3.8 miles away in Vermont). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Essex.

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Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 7, 2017

2. World Wars Memorial

Credits. This page was last revised on April 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 10, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 350 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 10, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.