Greenfield in Franklin County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Greenfield Civil War Monument
erects this monument
in grateful honor to her
patriotic sons
who offered their lives
in suppressing the Great Rebellion
and for the preservation of the
National Union.
1861-5
Erected 1870.
Topics. This monument and memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.
Location. 42° 35.259′ N, 72° 36.04′ W. Monument is in Greenfield, Massachusetts, in Franklin County. It is at the intersection of Main Street (Massachusetts Route 2A) and Bank Row (U.S. 5), on the left when traveling west on Main Street. Monument is in the town green, formed by Main Street, Court Square and Bank Row. Touch for map. Monument is in this post office area: Greenfield MA 01301, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial monument is in Massachusetts’ Pioneer Valley. 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. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Town of Greenfield (a few steps from this marker); Greenfield's 3rd Town Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Bird Hovey Block (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Civil War Memorial (about 300 feet away); Women Veterans Memorial (about 300 feet away); Vietnam Veterans War Memorial (about 300 feet away); Masonic Hall (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Greenfield.
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