Plattsburgh in Clinton County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Memorial Chapel

Photographed by Joe Harness, July 17, 2011

1. Memorial Chapel Marker

Inscription. Dedicated on 24 October 1933 in memory of those stationed here who gave their lives in WWI. The project was sponsored by the Churchwomen's League For Patriotic Service. Costing $22,472. It was constructed of weathered brick from a historical structure near Plattsburgh. The chandeliers were made by the Post Blacksmith. The pews and original organ were donated by the 26th Infantry. The bell installed in 1936, came from the USS O'Brien.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Religion & Religious Structures • War, World I. A significant historical date for this entry is October 24, 1933.

Location. 44° 41.376′ N, 73° 26.797′ W. Marker is in Plattsburgh, New York, in Clinton County. It is on President TR Lane. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Plattsburgh NY 12903, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York,

in the Adirondacks & North Country,

and in the Champlain Valley.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Great North Woods,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France,

New Netherland,

and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Fort Moreau (within shouting distance of this marker); Officers' Mess Plattsburgh Barracks (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fort Scott (about 600 feet away); Fort Brown (approx. 0.2 miles away); U.S. Fort Brown (approx. 0.2 miles away); Battle of Plattsburgh Bay (approx. ¼ mile away); Zephaniah Platt Home

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(approx. 0.3 miles away); The Remarkable One-Armed Joe Forkey (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Plattsburgh.

Plattsburgh Memorial Chapel image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Joe Harness, July 17, 2011

2. Plattsburgh Memorial Chapel

Plattsburgh Memorial Chapel Sign image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Joe Harness, July 17, 2011

3. Plattsburgh Memorial Chapel Sign

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 7, 2011, by Joe Harness of Little Egg Harbor, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 803 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 7, 2011, by Joe Harness of Little Egg Harbor, New Jersey. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.