Pawling in Dutchess County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Memorial Trees
Photographed by Michael Herrick, November 10, 2009
1. Memorial Trees Marker
honor Town of Pawling men
who gave their lives in the
service of their country
during World War II.
Marker donated
Am. Legion Aux.
Erected 1945 by American Legion Auxiliary.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World II. A significant historical date for this entry is May 4, 1812.
Location. 41° 33.755′ N, 73° 36.067′ W. Marker is in Pawling, New York, in Dutchess County. It is on Memorial Avenue 0.1 miles north of East Main Street, on the left when traveling north. Located across the street from the Village of Pawling Municipal Building. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Pawling NY 12564, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York and in the Hudson Valley. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. 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 New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Pawling Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Pawling World War I and Civil War Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Methodist Church (about 600 feet away); John Kane House (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Great Barbecue (approx. 0.6 miles away); In memory of General George Washington (approx. 0.6 miles away); Fredericksburg 1778 (approx. 0.6 miles away); Pawling School 1907 (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pawling.
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Photographed by Linda S Fischer, July 27, 2011
2. Memorial Trees Marker
This memorial was moved at the same time the new memorials for Civil War, WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam were re-dedicated.
Photographed by Michael Herrick, November 10, 2009
3. Memorial Trees Marker
A time capsule is located next to the marker.
Photographed by Michael Herrick, November 10, 2009
4. The time capsule next to the marker
The citizens of Pawling bequeath to
you this Time Capsule buried on
10/2/93, to be opened in 2093.
May this help you to
understand yourselves better!
Village of Pawling Centennial Committee
Photographed by Michael Herrick, January 8, 2020
5. Memorial Trees adjacent to the Marker
Photographed by Michael Herrick, January 8, 2020
6. Memorial Trees
The marker is at the left.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 9, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 18, 2009, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 1,857 times since then and 58 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on November 18, 2009, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. 2. submitted on September 7, 2011, by Linda S Fischer of Manchester, NJ, Usa. 3, 4. submitted on November 18, 2009, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. 5, 6. submitted on January 9, 2020, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
