Adams in Berkshire County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
William McKinley
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 2, 2018
1. William McKinley Memorial Marker
"Let us remember that
our interest is in concord
not conflict - and that our
real eminence rests in
the victories of peace
not those of war"
From President McKinley's Address at Buffalo
September VI MDCCCCI
[Bas-relief panels]
[South Face]
William McKinley addressing
the House of Representatives
on the measure which became
famous under his name
[East Face]
William McKinley delivering
his address at his first
inauguration as
President of the United States
March IV MDCCCXCVII
[North Face]
William McKinley
Commissary Sergeant
at the Battle of Antietam
MDCCCLXII
Erected 1903 by Town of Adams.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Government & Politics • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #25 William McKinley series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 6, 1891.
Location. 42° 37.446′ N, 73° 7.198′
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Explore Adams History (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Maple Street Cemetery (about 700 feet away); Civil War Memorial (about 800 feet away); Susan Brownell Anthony (approx. 0.2 miles away); War Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); Columbia World War I Memorial Park (approx. 0.3 miles away); East Hoosuck Society of Friends Revolutionary War Patriots (approx. 0.3 miles away); Friends Meeting House (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Adams.
Also see . . .
1. William McKinley Bio. (Submitted on June 10, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. William McKinley Bio. (Submitted on June 10, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. William McKinley at UVA Miller Center. (Submitted on June 10, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
4. William McKinley Presidential Library and Museum. (Submitted on June 10, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
5. President McKinley in Adams. (Submitted on June 10, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 2, 2018
2. William McKinley Memorial Bas-Relief
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 2, 2018
3. William McKinley Memorial Bas-Relief
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 2, 2018
4. William McKinley Memorial Bas-Relief
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 2, 2018
5. William McKinley Memorial
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 2, 2018
6. William McKinley Memorial
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 2, 2018
7. William McKinley Memorial
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 2, 2018
8. William McKinley Statue
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 2, 2018
9. William McKinley Statue Sculptor's Mark
Credits. This page was last revised on September 29, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 10, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 213 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. submitted on June 10, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
