Salem in Washington County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Lest We Forget

Photographed by Virginia McGreevy, August 16, 2012

1. Lest WeForget Marker

Inscription. 1776-1918 Dedicated to the memory of all men of Salem New York who in devoted patriotism gave their total service to their country during time of war and to those who made the supreme sacrifice for liberty and humanity.

Erected 1934 by A.L. McDougal Woman's Relief Corps No. 151 of Salem New York.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, World I. In addition, it is included in the The Grand Army of the Republic series list.

Location. 43° 10.38′ N, 73° 19.345′ W. Marker is in Salem, New York, in Washington County. It is on County Route 153 near Cato Street, on the right when traveling east. Located in front of the old courthouse in a small triangle park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 52 East Broadway, Salem NY 12865, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York

and in the Capital District.

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 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: General John Williams (within shouting distance of this marker); The White Creek Fort (approx. 0.2 miles away); T/SGT Francis J. Clark (approx. ¼ mile away); Stockaded Fort (approx. 0.3 miles away); 1852 Rail Yard (approx. 0.3 miles away);

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Old White Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); Revolutionary Cemetery (approx. half a mile away); Rexleigh Covered Bridge (approx. 3.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Salem.

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, January 26, 2019

2. Lest We Forget Marker

Historic court house is in the background

Back Side of Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, January 26, 2019

3. Back Side of Marker

Honor Roll, 1917-18

Memorial Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, January 26, 2019

4. Memorial Marker

Marker located across the street from the WWI monument

Credits. This page was last revised on January 29, 2019. It was originally submitted on August 17, 2012, by Tom McGreevy of Averill Park, New York. This page has been viewed 671 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 17, 2012, by Tom McGreevy of Averill Park, New York. 2. submitted on January 26, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. 3. submitted on January 29, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. 4. submitted on January 26, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.