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In Memory of the Events of September 11, 2001

 
 
In Memory of the Events of September 11, 2001 Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, October 18, 2025
1. In Memory of the Events of September 11, 2001 Marker
Inscription.
Let us never forget:
The devastating power of hate
The horrific loss of life
The extraordinary acts of
generosity and courage
The role we each play in
making this world a better place.

In memory of the events
of September 11, 2001

 
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: 9/11 Attacks.
 
Location. 40° 49.848′ N, 73° 41.81′ W. Memorial is in Port Washington, New York, in Nassau County. It can be reached from Main Street near South Washington Street. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 232 Main Street, Port Washington NY 11050, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in the New York City Metropolitan Area and on Long Island. 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: In Vietnam (approx. Ό mile away); Historical Sites Around Manhasset Bay (approx. Ό mile away); Gay Pearsall (approx. Ό mile away); Pvt. John Michael Marino (approx. 0.3 miles away); Frank Plant McCreery (approx. 0.3 miles away); Port Washington World War I Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named Port Washington World War I Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Port Washington Korean War Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Port Washington.
 
Also see . . .  Main Street School (Wikipedia).
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Main Street School – also known as the Landmark on Main Street Community Center or simply the Landmark on Main Street – is a community center, retirement home, and historic school building located on Main Street in Port Washington, in Nassau County, New York, United States.
(Submitted on November 1, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.) 
 
September 11, 2001 Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, October 18, 2025
2. September 11, 2001 Marker
The marker is located on the grounds of Landmark at Main Street.
Landmark at Main Street image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, October 18, 2025
3. Landmark at Main Street
The former site of Port Washington's Main Street School, now on the National Register of Historic Places.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on November 1, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 1, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 37 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on November 1, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
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