Brunswick in Cumberland County, Maine — The American Northeast (New England)
Brunswick Veterans Memorial
In Grateful Recognition of Valor
Photographed by W.David Watson, November 11, 2020
1. Veteran Plaza, Brunswick, Maine (Formerly Veteran Memorial)
The Brunswick American Legion Post 20, has established a new Veterans Plaza on the Mall Maine Street Brunswick. The Plaza is dedicated to ALL Veterans from the Revolutionary War to present, including the Merchant Marine. The Plaza was designed using the old Veterans Memorial and includes the Purple Heart Monument, and Honor Blocks donated in the names of Veterans from across the United States.
The Plaza further uses 12 centennials honoring the 12 major conflicts recognized by the VA.
our men and women of Brunswick who served
our country in all wars and conflicts
Erected by Brunswick American Legion.
Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in this topic list: Notable Places.
Location. 43° 54.856′ N, 69° 57.869′ W. Marker is in Brunswick, Maine, in Cumberland County. It is at the intersection of Maine Street (Maine Route 24) and School Street, on the left when traveling south on Maine Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Brunswick ME 04011, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker and memorial is in Greater Portland. It is also in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Founding of the Maine Medical Association (within shouting distance of this marker); Harriet Beecher Stowe House (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named The Harriet Beecher Stowe House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Company K, 1st Maine Volunteer Infantry (approx. Ό mile away); Home of Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain (approx. Ό mile away); Robinson Memorial Gate (approx. 0.3 miles away); Site of Fort Andross and Fort George (approx. 0.4 miles away); Bowdoin College World War Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brunswick.
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Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 19, 2011
2. Brunswick Veterans Memorial
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 19, 2011
3. Brunswick Veterans Memorial
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 19, 2011
4. Brunswick Veterans Memorial
Maine Street in background, beyond the memorial
Credits. This page was last revised on April 3, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 23, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,363 times since then and 28 times this year. Last updated on April 2, 2021, by W.David Watson of Brunswick, Maine. Photos: 1. submitted on April 2, 2021, by W.David Watson of Brunswick, Maine. 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 23, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
