Near Hyde Park in Dutchess County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
World War II
Photographed By Steve Stoessel, April 22, 2019
1. World War II Marker
Aircraft warning service
Civilian airplane spotters on
24 hour watch 1942-1943.
Site [was on] east side of Violet Ave.
Erected 2015 by William G. Pomeroy Foundation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World II. A significant day of the year for for this entry is May 31.
Location. 41° 47.176′ N, 73° 54.84′ W. Marker is near Hyde Park, New York, in Dutchess County. Marker is at the intersection of Violet Avenue (New York State Route 9G) and Brower Boulevard, on the right when traveling south on Violet Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hyde Park NY 12538, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Stoutenburgh House (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Firefighter Paul Tegtmeier (approx. half a mile away); New Guinea Community Site (approx. 0.6 miles away); Great Walks to Great Places (approx. one mile away); Winnakee Nature Preserve (approx. one mile away); Winnakee Educational Arboretum (approx. one mile away); Hyde Park Firehouse (approx. 1.2 miles away); Those Who Served (approx. 1.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hyde Park.
Regarding World War II. The post
this page online
Photographed By Steve Stoessel, April 22, 2019
2. World War II Marker Site
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., November 14, 2022
3. World War II East Park Observation Post Location
Credits. This page was last revised on November 14, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 24, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 174 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 24, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. 3. submitted on November 14, 2022, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
