Batavia in Genesee County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Upton Monument
Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, May 1, 2015
1. Front
[front] Major General Upton
In memory of the soldiers sailors and marines of Genesee County.
[right] Battles of World War - Apr.6, 1917-Nov.11, 1918
Cambrai · Somme · Lys · Aisne · Cantigny · Belleau Wood · Chateau-Thierry · Montdidier-Noyon · Champagne-Marne · Aisne-Marne · Oise-Aisne · Ypres-Lys · St. Mihiel · Meuse-Argonne · Vittorio-Venepo
[rear] Dedicated to those men and women of Genesee County who served in World War II, Korea and Viet Nam
[left] Battles of the Civil War 1861-1865
Bull Run · Fair Oaks · Malvern Hill · Cedar Mountain · Manassas · Antietam · Fredericksburg · Chancellorsville · Vicksburg · Chickamauga · Missionary Ridge · Atlanta · Wilderness · Spottsylvania · Petersburg · Cold Harbor · Monocacy · Winchester · Cedar Creek · Five Forks · Appomattox
Topics. This monument and memorial is listed in this topic list: Military.
Location. 42° 59.875′ N, 78° 11.233′ W. Monument is in Batavia, New York, in Genesee County. It is at the intersection of East Main Street (New York State Route 5) and Ellicott Street ( Route 63), on the left when traveling east on
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Regionally, this memorial monument is in Upstate New York, specifically in Western New York, in the Finger Lakes, and in the Rochester Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Northeast 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 Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, New Netherland, and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Genesee County Courthouse (a few steps from this marker); Genesee County (within shouting distance of this marker); Batavia Peace Garden (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Grove of Nations / The Millstone (about 800 feet away); Batavia Peace Garden Artwork & Monuments (approx. 0.2 miles away); Paolo Busti Monument (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Batavia Peace Garden (approx. 0.2 miles away); War of 1812
Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, May 1, 2015
2. Major General Upton
Also see . . . Emory Upton - Wikipedia. (Submitted on May 8, 2015, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)
Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, May 1, 2015
3. Right
Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, May 1, 2015
4. Rear
Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, May 1, 2015
5. Left
Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, May 1, 2015
6. Front & Right
Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, May 1, 2015
7. Rear
Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, May 1, 2015
8. Left
Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, May 1, 2015
9. Front and Old Genesee County Courthouse
The monument commands Main Street, which splits into East Main Street and Ellicott Street at the monument.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 22, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 8, 2015, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 841 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. submitted on May 8, 2015, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.
