Wilson in Niagara County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Greenwood
a rural cemetery ca. 1838
Veterans of Revolutionary
Civil, Crimean, Spanish
Amer., World Wars I & II
and later wars rest here.
Erected 2017 by William G. Pomeroy Foundation. (Marker Number 391.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. In addition, it is included in the William G. Pomeroy Foundation series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1838.
Location. 43° 18.65′ N, 78° 49.946′ W. Marker is in Wilson, New York, in Niagara County. Marker is at the intersection of Harbor Street (New York State Route 18) and Petitt Street, on the left when traveling north on Harbor Street. Marker is just north of Pettit Street where there is a different marker for the cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Wilson NY 14172, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Greenwood Cemetery (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Corner of Pettit and Bay Street (about 400 feet away); Park and Harbor Streets (about 500 feet away); Greenwood Veterans' Memorial Park (approx. 0.2 miles away); Vietnam Memorial in Memory of 1st Lt. Michael E. Witkop (approx. 0.2 miles away); A Solemn Tribute to the Men and Women of Wilson who Served (approx. 0.2 miles away); Site of Log House Built in 1818 by Reuben Wilson (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilson.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 29, 2017. It was originally submitted on November 29, 2017, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 165 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 29, 2017, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.