Hudson Falls in Washington County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Unknown
who rest not here
but in graves unknown
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Civil.
Location. 43° 17.247′ N, 73° 35.01′ W. Marker is in Hudson Falls, New York, in Washington County. Monument is in the Civil War Soldiers Plot in Section 10 of Union Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8 Schuyler Street, Hudson Falls NY 12839, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Civil War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); William Hart Hill (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); William (Bill) M. Bronk (about 600 feet away); The Ghost Story of Duncan Campbell (about 700 feet away); Jane McCrea (about 700 feet away); The Grave of Duncan Campbell & Jane McCrea (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hon. Silas Wright (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hudson Falls.
Regarding Unknown. Thousands and thousands of soldiers, both Union and Confederate, are buried as Unknown or in unmarked graves. For example: Arlington National Cemetery has over 2,000 Unknowns; Memphis National Cemetery has over 7,500 Unknowns; and Fredericksburg National Cemetery has over 17,750 Unknowns. It is fitting to honor the Unknowns with a remembrance marker such as is found in Union Cemetery.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 30, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 53 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 30, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.