Veterans Memorial Park
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Le Parc des Vétérans

Lewiston, Maine

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Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 11, 2021

1. Veterans Memorial Park / Le Parc des Vétérans Marker

Once a fishing spot for indigenous peoples and then the origin of Lewiston industry, Veterans Memorial Park was dedicated in September 2004. This park is the culmination of efforts from the L/A Veterans Council to garner donations and sponsorships from individuals, businesses, and organizations. The park began with the six flag poles, representing five military branches and POW/MIA. The name stones each have 216 names. The marble Honor Roll memorializes Lewiston High School students who fought for the United States during World Wars. Originally erected in 1919 by a Lewiston High School class, it was moved here in 2005. The jeep has been used in many wars and conflicts. Veterans Memorial Park is an important remembrance of brave members of the Lewiston/Auburn communities.

À l'origine, un lieu de pêche pour les Amérindien, puis le berceau de l'industrie de Lewiston, ce parc est consacré à la mémoire des Anciens Combattants depuis septembre 2004. C'est le Conseil des Anciens Combattants de L/A qui collecte les fonds et parrainages de particuliers, d'enterprises et d'associations. Au départ, six mâts de drapeaux

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sont installés pour représenter les cinq branches de l'armée, prisoniers de guerre et portés disparus. 216 noms sont gravés sur chaque stèle. Le tableau d'honneur en marbre commémore les lycéens de Lewiston qui ont combattu pendant les deux Guerres Mondiales. Construit en 1919 à l'initiative d'une class d'Anciens Élèves du Lycée, le mémorial est transféré ici en 2005. La jeep joue un rôle indéniable dan de nombreaux conflits armés. Ce parc salue la mémoire comme le courage des soldats de Lewiston/Auburn.
 
Erected 2019 by The Museum in the Streets. (Marker Number L2.)
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Industry & Commerce • Parks & Recreational Areas • Patriots & Patriotism. In addition, it is included in the The Museum in the Streets: Auburn-Lewiston, Maine series list. A significant historical month for this entry is September 2004.
 
Location. 44° 5.837′ N, 70° 13.253′ W. Marker is in Lewiston, Maine, in Androscoggin County. It is at the intersection of Main Street (U.S. 202) and Lincoln Street, on the right when traveling west on Main Street. Touch for map.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 11, 2021

2. Veterans Memorial Park / Le Parc des Vétérans Marker

Marker is at or near this postal address: 38 Main St, Lewiston ME 04240, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally, it is in 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: Veterans Memorial Park (here, next to this marker); Early Industry / Les Débuts de L'Industrie (within shouting distance of this marker); Androscoggin Gem (within shouting distance of this marker); Victoria (within shouting distance of this marker); Gold Star Families Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); "Remember the Maine" (within shouting distance of this marker); Richard E. White (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lewiston.

 

 
Credits. This page was last revised on January 22, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 17, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 451 times since then and 54 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on November 17, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.