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Salmon Brook in Granby in Capitol Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
 

World War I Memorial

 
 
World War I Memorial image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Lee Hattabaugh, May 11, 2012
1. World War I Memorial
Inscription.
1917 1918

In Honor of the Men of Granby who served in The World War

Andrews, Evelyn S. • Appredries, Charles • Armitage, Harold Raymond • Avery, Paul L. • Boyko, Peter • Bradley, Barnard • Brigham, Storrs T. • Brooks, George • Broughton, Roscoe Lee • Bryant, George L. • Carlson, David E. • Clark, Merrill W. • Correll, Howard • Cowles, George A. • Cushman, Harold J. • Dewey, LeRoy G. • Floyd, William R. • Frazier, Everett • Godard, Ensworth M. • Godard, Jewell W. • Godard, Miles F. • Goddard, Leon D. • Griffin, Ralph R. • Halgren, John B. Jr. • Irwin, Dr. Vincent J. Jr. • Johnson, Arvid • Jones, Wilbur • Kendall, Fred H. • Kendall, Ned G. • Knott, Elmer R. • *Knott, George T. • Madigan, Alfred H. • Messenger, Clarence F. • Myers, Watson • Okekeida, Peter • Opalka, Frank • *Parcells, William • Parmelee, Philip A. • Pilachowski, Michael • Rowe, Charles W. • Shannon, James M. • *Shannon, Philip • Shaw, Lyall H. • Sokoloske, Bromislow • Stratton, Irwin H. • Streeter, William R. • Stults, Duncan E. • Thoren, John A. Jr. • *Thoren, Tankrid A. • Yanderhoof, Burton • *Weed, Frederick H. • White, Clarence W.

Restoration plaque
This World War I Monument refurbished by Shannon-Shattuck Post 182 American Legion. The flag pole donated by Donald E. and Mildred G. Beckwith. The patio donated in memory of James O. Hall,
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Jr. November 2005
 
Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World I. A significant historical month for this entry is November 2005.
 
Location. 41° 57.283′ N, 72° 47.4′ W. Marker is in Granby in Capitol Region, Connecticut. It is in Salmon Brook. It is at the intersection of Salmon Brook Street (U.S. 202) and North Granby Road, on the left when traveling north on Salmon Brook Street. Located in a small park at the intersection adjacent to the Granby Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Granby CT 06035, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker and memorial is in the Connecticut River Valley, in Greater Hartford, and in the Knowledge Corridor. It is also in the American Northeast and in New England. 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 Hartford County and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Site of Original First Congregational Church Meetinghouse (a few steps from this marker); Granby Civil War Monument (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Veteran's Monument (about 700 feet away); Granby Veterans Wall (approx. half a mile away); Granby (approx. 0.6 miles away); Lost Acres Fire Dept. (approx. 0.6 miles away); Site of Second First Congregational Church Meetinghouse (approx. 1.7 miles away); Daily Needs (approx. 2.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Granby.
 
World War I Memorial Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Lee Hattabaugh, May 11, 2012
2. World War I Memorial Marker
World War I Memorial Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Lee Hattabaugh, May 11, 2012
3. World War I Memorial Marker
Restoration plaque image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Lee Hattabaugh, May 11, 2012
4. Restoration plaque
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 7, 2012, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. This page has been viewed 848 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 7, 2012, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
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