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Second Ward World War II Memorial

 
 
Second Ward World War II Memorial image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, June 8, 2019
1. Second Ward World War II Memorial
Inscription. In honor of the men and women from the Second Ward who served in World War II
 
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II.
 
Location. 42° 43.726′ N, 73° 41.54′ W. Memorial is in Troy, New York, in Rensselaer County. It is at the intersection of Congress Street (New York State Route 2) and Second Street, on the left when traveling west on Congress Street. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Troy NY 12180, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in Upstate New York, in the Capital District, and in the Albany Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in 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: Rensselaer County's First Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Rensselaer County Spanish-American War Memorial
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(within shouting distance of this marker); Emma Hart Willard (within shouting distance of this marker); Julia Howard Bush Memorial Center (within shouting distance of this marker); On This Site (within shouting distance of this marker); Fredericka Voorhaar Slingerland Alumnae House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); French House (about 500 feet away); First Baptist Church of Troy (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Troy.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2019. It was originally submitted on June 12, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 437 times since then and 18 times this year. Photo   1. submitted on June 13, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
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