Potsdam in St. Lawrence County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
They Live with Us in Grateful Memory of their Sacrifice
Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, November 8, 2014
1. Center Stone - WWI and WWII
memory of their sacrifice
*World War I*
[14 names listed]
*World War II*
[43 names listed]
The citizens of the village and town
of Potsdam erect this lasting symbol
of our faith, hope, love, and gratitude
to those who made
the supreme sacrifice
in the Korean conflict
to those who made
the supreme sacrifice
in Vietnam
Erected by Citizens of the Village and Town of Potsdam.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: War, Korean • War, Vietnam • War, World I • War, World II.
Location. 44° 40.012′ N, 74° 59.16′ W. Memorial is in Potsdam, New York, in St. Lawrence County. It is at the intersection of Riverview Drive and Hamilton Street, on the right when traveling north on Riverview Drive. Monument is in Ives Park on the east bank of the Raquette River near the intersection of Riverview Drive and Hamilton Street. However, the best place to park is the public lot off Main Street just east of the Clarkson Inn. The Inn is at
this page online
Regionally, this memorial is in Upstate New York and in the Adirondacks & North Country. 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 the Viceroyalty of New France, the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, New Netherland, and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: James McCormick (approx. 0.2 miles away); St. Lawrence Academy (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Clarkson-Knowles Cottage (approx. 0.2 miles away); Potsdam Raquette River Walk - Hydro Site (approx. 0.2 miles away); Potsdam Fire Department Members Who Served in World War II (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Potsdam Raquette River Walk (approx. 0.2 miles away); Town of Potsdam (approx. Ό mile away); Crane Institute (approx.
Photographed by Robert Rusaw, July 1, 2020
2. They Live with Us in Grateful Memory of their Sacrifice Memorial
In Ives Park.
Other markers no longer nearby. Potsdam Raquette River Walk (was a few steps from this marker but has been confirmed missing); a different marker also named Potsdam Raquette River Walk (was about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been confirmed missing).
More about this memorial. On October 15, 2016 this monument was moved to Ives Park. It was about five or six car-lengths south of the intersection at the front lawn of the downtown Snell Hall (not Snell Music Theater on the SUNY campus). Park Street connects NY 56 northbound through downtown.
Photographed by Robert Rusaw, May 25, 2021
3. New left stone - Afghanistan
Photographed by Robert Rusaw, May 25, 2021
4. New front stone - POW
Photographed by Robert Rusaw, May 25, 2021
5. New right stone - Iraq
Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, November 8, 2014
6. Left Stone - Korea
Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, November 8, 2014
7. Right Stone - Vietnam
Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, November 8, 2014
8. They Live with Us in Grateful Memory of their Sacrifice Memorial
Former location, northward on Park Street.
Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, November 8, 2014
9. They Live with Us in Grateful Memory of their Sacrifice Memorial
Former location, southward on Park Street
Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, November 8, 2014
10. They Live with Us in Grateful Memory of their Sacrifice Memorial
Former location. On October 15, 2016, this monument was moved to Ives Park.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 4, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 18, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 503 times since then and 14 times this year. Last updated on May 30, 2021, by Robert Rusaw of Massena, New York. Photos: 1. submitted on November 18, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. 2. submitted on May 29, 2021, by Robert Rusaw of Massena, New York. 3, 4. submitted on May 30, 2021, by Robert Rusaw of Massena, New York. 5. submitted on June 3, 2021, by Robert Rusaw of Massena, New York. 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. submitted on November 18, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
Editor’s want-list for this marker. New GPS coordinates and pictures for the new location of the monument in Ives Park. • Can you help?
