Elmira in Chemung County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Chemung County World War II Monument
Photographed by Brian Scott, September 20, 2015
1. Chemung County World War II Monument
honor and sacrifice
of the men and women
who served our country
in World War II
Erected 1949 by Harry B. Beatley Post No. 443, American Legion.
Topics. This monument and memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II.
Location. 42° 5.376′ N, 76° 48.467′ W. Monument is in Elmira, New York, in Chemung County. It is on North Main Street, on the right when traveling north. Monument is located on Wisner Park. Touch for map. Monument is in this post office area: Elmira NY 14901, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial monument is in Upstate New York and in the Southern Tier. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Mid-Atlantic, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. 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 New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 10 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Medal of Honor Monument (a few steps from this marker); AFL-CIO Veterans Monument (a few steps from this marker); Chemung County World War I Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); A Brief History of the Elmira Popcorn Truck (within shouting distance of this marker); Chemung County Korea and Vietnam Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Spanish War Veterans (within shouting distance of this marker); Crystal Eastman (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old Second Street Cemetery
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2. Chemung County World War II Monument
North Tablet
North Tablet
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3. Chemung County World War II Monument
South Tablet
South Tablet
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4. Chemung County World War II Monument
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5. Chemung County World War II Monument Memorial Bench
Edward J. Brewer Detachment
Marine Corps League
Horseheads, New York
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6. Chemung County World War II Monument Memorial Bench
Douglas G. Anderson - Leigh R. Evans
Foundation
Hardinge Inc.
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7. Chemung County World War II Monument Memorial Bench
The Hilliard Corp
Elmira, New York
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8. Chemung County World War II Monument Memorial Bench
Veterans of Foreign wars
Gordon W. Hover - John J. Wantuck
Post 6083, Elmira Heights, New York
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9. Chemung County World War II Monument (Left)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 2, 2015, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 531 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. submitted on November 2, 2015, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.
