Saco in York County, Maine — The American Northeast (New England)

War Memorial

1775 - 1865

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 26, 2011

1. War Memorial

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Erected to the memory of
the Country’s Defenders
1775 – 1865

With malice toward none,
With charity for all,
With firmness in the right,
As God gives us
To see the right

Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War of 1812 • War, US Civil • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1775.

Location. 43° 30.062′ N, 70° 26.583′ W. Marker is in Saco, Maine, in York County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and Beach Street, on the right when traveling south on Main Street. Monument is in the small park bounded by Main, Beach, and Elm Streets. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Saco ME 04072, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. World War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Veterans' Memorial at Eastman Park (a few steps from this marker); Spanish War and Philippine Insurrection Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Dr. Laura Black Stickney, 1879-1961

War Memorial Dedication image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 26, 2011

2. War Memorial Dedication

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this page online

(within shouting distance of this marker); Jacob Cochran, 1782-1836 (within shouting distance of this marker); Samuel Brannan and the Gold Rush (within shouting distance of this marker); The Dyer Library, Founded 1882 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Saco.

War Memorial Quote image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 26, 2011

3. War Memorial Quote

War Memorial Statue image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 26, 2011

4. War Memorial Statue

War Memorials image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 26, 2011

5. War Memorials

Looking NNE across Beach Street

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 26, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 711 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 26, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.