Freeport in Nassau County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
World War I Trench Mortar
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 24, 2019
1. World War I Trench Mortar Marker
Trophy cannon that saw service at
San Mihiel 240 millimeter gun was
obtained by DPB Mott Post GAR
given to American Legion dedicated
on Memorial Day 1921
Erected 2009 by Landmarks Preservation Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World I. A significant historical year for this entry is 1921.
Location. 40° 39.009′ N, 73° 34.999′ W. Marker is in Freeport, New York, in Nassau County. It is at the intersection of Guy Lombardo Avenue and Rose Street, on the left when traveling south on Guy Lombardo Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Freeport NY 11520, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the New York City Metropolitan Area and on Long Island. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Col. James Dean (approx. 0.2 miles away); Crystal Lake Hotel (approx. 0.2 miles away); Freeport Post Office (approx. Ό mile away); Archer St. School (approx. Ό mile away); Freeport Memorial Library War Memorial (approx. Ό mile away); Freeport Memorial Library (approx. Ό mile away); Merrick Road (approx. 0.3 miles away); First Fire Co (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Freeport.
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Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 24, 2019
2. World War I Trench Mortar and Marker
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 24, 2019
3. World War I Trench Mortar and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 3, 2019. It was originally submitted on May 3, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 470 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 3, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
