Poughkeepsie in Dutchess County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
In Affectionate Memory
Photographed by Michael Herrick, November 2, 2010
1. In Affectionate Memory Marker
1917 1918
In Affectionate Memory --
Of those sons of Dutchess
Who made the supreme sacrifice
that democracy might live.
This tablet is presented by the
Dutchess County Society -–
In the City of New York
Erected by the Dutchess County Society in the City of New York.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World I. A significant historical year for this entry is 1917.
Location. 41° 42.226′ N, 73° 55.748′ W. Marker is in Poughkeepsie, New York, in Dutchess County. It is at the intersection of Market Street and Main Street, on the left when traveling north on Market Street. Located on of the Dutchess County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 10 Market Street, Poughkeepsie NY 12601, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York and in the Hudson 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 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: On This Site (a few steps from this marker); Constitution Ratification Site (within shouting distance of this marker); Lucille P. Pattison (within shouting distance of this marker); World War II Memorial (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Matthew Vassar (about 700 feet away); Poughkeepsie Vietnam Veterans Memorial
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Photographed by Michael Herrick, November 2, 2010
2. In Affectionate Memory Marker
In front of the marker is the "On This Site" marker
Photographed by Michael Herrick, November 2, 2010
3. In Affectionate Memory Marker and the Dutchess County Courthouse
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 9, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 956 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 9, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
