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In Honor Of Army

"This We'll Defend"

 
 
In Honor Of Army Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Craig Doda, January 22, 2022
1. In Honor Of Army Marker
Inscription. On June 14, 1775, the Second Continental Congress formed the army by patching together various amateur militia as a means for the thirteen unified American colonies to fight the British forces.

The army is the oldest military force of the U.S., as it was formed before America claimed its independence.
 
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: MilitaryWar, US Revolutionary. A significant historical date for this entry is June 14, 1775.
 
Location. 40° 41.706′ N, 84° 38.896′ W. Marker is in Rockford, Ohio, in Mercer County. Memorial is on West Bridge Street (U.S. 33) just east of North Jay Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 105 W Bridge St, Rockford OH 45882, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. In Honor Of Air Force (here, next to this marker); In Honor Of Navy (here, next to this marker); Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Hedges Park Veteran's Memorial (a few steps from this marker); In Honor Of Coast Guard (a few steps from this marker); In Honor Of Marines (a few steps from this marker); Rockford Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Hedges Memorial Park (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rockford.
 
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In Honor Of Army Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Craig Doda, January 22, 2022
2. In Honor Of Army Marker
In Honor Of Army Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Craig Doda, January 22, 2022
3. In Honor Of Army Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on January 29, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 25, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 71 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on January 25, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.

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