Bethany in Genesee County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Bethany Town Hall / Bethany World War II Memorial

Bethany Town Hall Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, July 6, 2014

1. Bethany Town Hall Marker

Fixed to the building, left front.

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Bethany Town Hall built 1832. Over the years used as church, academy and Town House.

Dedicated to those of the Town of Bethany who gave their lives in World War II. John R. Despard, MMM 2/C; Leonard E. Fuller, 1st. Lt.; Clifford L. Hale, Pvt.; George T. Hill, Air Cadet; Eldred E. Kellogg, Capt.; James C. Nichols, P.F.C.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Education • Patriots & Patriotism • War, World II. A significant historical year for this entry is 1832.

Location. 42° 54.492′ N, 78° 8.012′ W. Marker is in Bethany, New York, in Genesee County. Memorial is on Bethany Center Road (County Route 15) 0.3 miles north of Broadway Street (U.S. 20), on the left when traveling north. Site is between the town highway garages and the cemetery. The crossroad, US 20, is grade-separated from Bethany Center Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: East Bethany NY 14054, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Rolling Hills (approx. 1.9 miles away); Poor House (approx. 1.9 miles away); County Forest (approx. 2 miles away); In Honor of Those Who Served in Vietnam

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(approx. 2 miles away); In Memory of George F. Fleming (approx. 2½ miles away); Forest Stewardship at The Bethany Park (approx. 2.7 miles away); West Middlebury Baptist Church (approx. 3.3 miles away); To The Memory (approx. 5.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bethany.

Bethany World War II Memorial Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, July 6, 2014

2. Bethany World War II Memorial Marker

Immediately at the right front of the building.

Town of Bethany Pioneers Dedication image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, July 6, 2014

3. Town of Bethany Pioneers Dedication

Immediately at the left front of the building. "Genesee Forever 1802-2002. Town of Bethany established June 8, 1812. Dedicated to the pioneers of Bethany who faced hardship and uncertainty with courage and determination. Genesee County Bicentennial."

Bethany Residents Plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, July 6, 2014

4. Bethany Residents Plaque

At the front walkway to the building. "Dedicated to the past, present and future residents of the Town of Bethany. Bethany National Bicentennial Committee 1976"

Northward View Bethany Town Hall / Bethany World War II Memorial Markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, July 6, 2014

5. Northward View Bethany Town Hall / Bethany World War II Memorial Markers

Southward View Bethany Town Hall / Bethany World War II Memorial Markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, July 6, 2014

6. Southward View Bethany Town Hall / Bethany World War II Memorial Markers

Westward View Bethany Town Hall / Bethany World War II Memorial Markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, July 6, 2014

7. Westward View Bethany Town Hall / Bethany World War II Memorial Markers

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 9, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 403 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on July 9, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.