Altamont in Albany County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Dedicated
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, August 20, 2026
1. Dedicated Marker
Dedicated to those who served in the armed forces to maintain America's freedom. August 1, 1991
( Both benches on either side are inscribed )
In honor of all who have served with profound gratitude for the men and women who have served our country and defended the freedoms we cherish.
Erected 1991.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Military.
Location. 42° 41.848′ N, 74° 1.641′ W. Memorial is in Altamont, New York, in Albany County. It can be reached from Grand Street. Marker is in the middle of the Altamont Fairgrounds. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 129 Grand St, Altamont NY 12009, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in Upstate New York, in the Capital District, and in the Albany Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: William ‘Bill’ Donato (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Altamont Fairgrounds / Recinto Ferial de Altamont (about 500 feet away); Altamont High School (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hayes House / Casa Hayes (approx. 0.2 miles away); Altamont High School / Instituto Altamont (approx. ¼ mile away); St. Lucy/St. Bernadette Catholic Church / Iglesia Católica St. Lucy/St. Bernadette (approx. ¼ mile away); Welcome to Altamont / Altamont (approx. 0.3 miles away); Old Hellebergh (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Altamont.
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, August 20, 2026
2. Dedicated Marker
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, August 20, 2026
3. Dedicated Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 24, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 23, 2026, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 14 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 23, 2026, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.
