South Amsterdam in Montgomery County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
South Side Veterans Memorial Park
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, May 26, 2025
1. South Side Veterans Memorial Park Marker
This monument was erected by South Side residents in 1946 to honor the nearly 200 men who served in the Armed Forces in World War II. It is situated on City property that once was part of the Erie Canal. Later, another plaque was dedicated to those who served in the Korean and Vietnam Wars, as well as the Cold War.
Thirteen trees planted around the park pay homage to the thirteen young men who made the supreme sacrifice for their Country in War Time.
For decades the park was maintained by the South Side Veterans Association. In December 2017 the entire property was conveyed to the City of Amsterdam and the Association disbanded.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. A significant historical month for this entry is December 2017.
Location. 42° 56.051′ N, 74° 11.833′ W. Marker is in Amsterdam, New York, in Montgomery County. It is in South Amsterdam. It is on Bridge Street north of Erie Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Amsterdam NY 12010, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York and in the Mohawk 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 the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, New Netherland, and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: 5th Ward War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Donato (Dan) Persico, Chief T/M (within shouting distance of this marker); Sweet Canal Store (within shouting distance of
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Photographed by Steve Stoessel, May 26, 2025
2. South Side Veterans Memorial Park Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 27, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 27, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 118 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 27, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.
