Somers in Westchester County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Somers Veterans Monument
Photographed By Michael Herrick, October 24, 2010
1. Somers Veterans Monument
The Men and Women Of
Somers, Who Have Served
Or Will Serve in The
Armed Forces
Of the United States
Erected 1994.
Topics. This monument and memorial is listed in this topic list: Military.
Location. 41° 19.801′ N, 73° 41.006′ W. Marker is in Somers, New York, in Westchester County. Memorial is on Somerstown Turnpike (U.S. 202) 0.1 miles west of New York State Route 116, on the right when traveling west. Located in Ivandell Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Somers NY 10589, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Somers World War I Monument (here, next to this marker); Somers Soldiers Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Elephant Hotel (approx. 0.2 miles away); North Salem World War II Memorial (approx. 1.3 miles away); Bridge L-158 (approx. 2.3 miles away); Reis Park (approx. 2˝ miles away); Mt. Zion Church (approx. 2˝ miles away); Thompson House (approx. 3.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Somers.
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Photographed By Michael Herrick, October 24, 2010
2. Somers Veterans Monument
Photographed By Michael Herrick, October 24, 2010
3. Richard Somers
Originally called Stephentown, the town changed its name in 1808 to Somers, in tribute to Richard Somers (1776 – 1804), a young naval officer from New Jersey who lost his life in the war with Tripoli.
Photographed By Michael Herrick, October 24, 2010
4. Somers Veterans Monument
In front is the Somers World War I Monument and a WW II 75mm M1 Pack Howitzer.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 8, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 29, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 1,277 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 29, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
