Akron in Erie County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
In Honor of Those Who Fought
Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, July 1, 2014
1. In Honor of Those Who Fought Marker
Erected by J.J. Peck Post No. 398 G.A.R. and the citizens of the Town of Newstead.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.
Location. 43° 1.218′ N, 78° 29.933′ W. Memorial is in Akron, New York, in Erie County. It is at the intersection of Main Street and Church Street, on the left when traveling east on Main Street. Marker is located in Russell Park, the village square, about midpoint on the south side. A memorial to WWI, WWII, Korea and Vietnam is next to it, closer to Church Street. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Akron NY 14001, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in Upstate New York, specifically in Western New York, and in the Buffalo Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Northeast, on the Great Lakes, and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Maple Lawn Cemetery Veterans Memorial (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Russell Park (about 400 feet away); Seneca Indians (about 400 feet away); Ely Samuel Parker (about 400 feet away); Rich-Twinn Octagon House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Grant Club Pole (approx. 0.6 miles away); Dennis E. Nolan (approx. 1.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Akron.
Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, July 1, 2014
2. Eastward View In Honor of Those Who Fought Marker
Note the captured rebel canon. The memorial faces Main Street.
Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, July 1, 2014
3. In Honor of Those Who Fought Marker
Wide View from Main Street.
Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, July 1, 2014
4. Rebel Cannon Plaque
Rebel Cannon captured at Savannah, GA. Presented by J.J. Peck Post No. 398 G.A.R., July 4, 1903
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5. G.A.R. Plaque on West Side of Memorial
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6. Rear View In Honor of Those Who Fought Marker
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7. Monument Soldier Sculpture
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8. Adjacent Memorial for WWI, WWII, Korea and Vietnam
Corner of Main and Church Streets, facing Main Street.
Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, July 1, 2014
9. Center Text of Adjacent Memorial
Dedicated to those men and women of this community who served both God and country in times of peace and war and especially to those who gave their lives in that service.
Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, July 1, 2014
10. Westward View of Adjacent Memorial
Credits. This page was last revised on October 6, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 5, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 1,195 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. submitted on July 5, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
