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

World War Memorial

1914 - 1918

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

1. World War Memorial

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Dedicated to the Glory of God,
the Exaltation of Patriotism,
and the Promotion of Education,
in honor of those from Saco
who served in the World War
[Died in Service]
Amede Dupre • Alfred Durette • James Gillespie • Alexander MacMillan • Richard C. Owen • Warren Percival • Roland C. Smith • Charles S. Stover • James Turner

[Honor Roll of Veterans]
[not transcribed]

Erected by City of Saco.

Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, World I.

Location. 43° 30.059′ N, 70° 26.588′ W. Marker is in Saco, Maine, in York County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and Beech 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. Spanish War and Philippine Insurrection Memorial (here, next to this marker); Veterans Memorial

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(here, next to this marker); War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Veterans' Memorial at Eastman Park (a few steps from this marker); Dr. Laura Black Stickney, 1879-1961 (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 Memorials image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr.

2. War Memorials

Looking NNE across Beach Street

City Seal on World War Memorial Marker image. Click for full size.

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

3. City Seal on World War Memorial Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 27, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 520 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 27, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 2. submitted on May 26, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 3. submitted on May 27, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.