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Machias in Washington County, Maine — The American Northeast (New England)
 

Revolutionary War Patriots

1775 - 1783

 
 
Revolutionary War Patriots Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, October 6, 2024
1. Revolutionary War Patriots Marker
Inscription. This marker commemorates the men and women who achieved American independence. These Patriots, believing in the noble cause of liberty, fought valiantly to found a new nation.

Presented by Maine State Organization Daughters of the American Revolution in honor of the 250th anniversary of the United States
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & PatriotismWar, US Revolutionary.
 
Location. 44° 42.848′ N, 67° 27.567′ W. Marker is in Machias, Maine, in Washington County. It is at the intersection of Colonial Way (Maine Route 192) and Free Street, on the left when traveling west on Colonial Way. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 14 Colonial Way, Machias ME 04654, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Downeast Maine. It is also in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Great North Woods, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France and also Acadia.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: First Permanent English Settlement in Machias Bay (here, next to this marker); Burnham Tavern (a few steps from this marker); The Machias River (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Naval Battle of the American Revolution (approx. 0.2 miles away); World War I Memorial (approx. 0.2
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miles away); Libby Hall (approx. Ό mile away); Fort Machias/O'Brien (approx. 3½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Machias.
 
Revolutionary War Patriots Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, October 6, 2024
2. Revolutionary War Patriots Marker
Revolutionary War Patriots Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, October 6, 2024
3. Revolutionary War Patriots Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on October 9, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 6, 2024, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 372 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on October 6, 2024, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.
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