Bellaire in Antrim County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
World War II Memorial
1941 1946
Photographed by Michael Fischer, September 21, 2025
1. World War II Memorial Marker
In Honor of
the Men and Women of Bellaire
who Served in World War II
and
In Memory of
Those who made the Supreme Sacrifice
Girdon Grannis Leon Rauch
Cleveland Patton Walter Watrous
Erected by The Blue Star Mothers' and Wives' Club of Bellaire.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, World II.
Location. 44° 58.599′ N, 85° 12.585′ W. Memorial is in Bellaire, Michigan, in Antrim County. It is at the intersection of Bridge Street and Broad Street, on the right when traveling north on Bridge Street. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 202 North Broad Street, Bellaire MI 49615, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in Northern Michigan Lower Peninsula and in the Grand Traverse Bay Region. It is also in the American Midwest and on the Great Lakes. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Bellaire Community Center (a few steps from this marker); Aunt Jane Building (a few steps from this marker); The Jail and Sheriff's Residence (within shouting distance of this marker); Hardware Corner (within shouting distance of this marker); Maltby Livery (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bellaire The Antrim County Seat (about 600
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Photographed by Michael Fischer, September 21, 2025
2. World War II Memorial
Credits. This page was last revised on September 23, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 23, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 42 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 23, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
