Elmira in Chemung County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Chemung County World War I Monument
Photographed by Brian Scott, September 20, 2015
1. Chemung County World War I Monument
"What Mean These Stones?"
In honor of the heroes of Chemung County who served in the World War and in memory of these who gave their lives.
Topics. This monument and memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World I.
Location. 42° 5.369′ N, 76° 48.45′ W. Monument is in Elmira, New York, in Chemung County. It is on North Main Street, on the right when traveling north. 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: AFL-CIO Veterans Monument (here, next to this marker); Chemung County Korea and Vietnam Monument (a few steps from this marker); Medal of Honor Monument (a few steps from this marker); Chemung County World War II Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); A Brief History of the Elmira Popcorn Truck (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 (approx. 0.2 miles away); Chemung Canal (approx. 0.2 miles away); Elmira Gateway (approx. Ό mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Elmira.
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Photographed by Brian Scott, September 20, 2015
2. Chemung County World War I Monument
Photographed by Brian Scott, September 20, 2015
3. Chemung County World War I Monument
Photographed by Brian Scott, September 20, 2015
4. Chemung County World War I Monument
Photographed by Brian Scott, September 20, 2015
5. Chemung County World War I Monument Memorial Bench
Leroy Stanton, Sr.
American Legion
Harry A. Bentley Post 443
Elmira, New York
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6. Chemung County World War I Monument Memorial Bench
Disabled American veterans
Staff-Sergeant Jack Swan Chapter 13
Elmira, New York
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7. Chemung County World War I Monument Memorial Bench
The County of Chemung
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8. Chemung County World War I Monument Memorial Bench
Italian American Veterans
Elmira, New York
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9. Chemung County World War I Monument
Photographed by Brian Scott, September 20, 2015
10. Chemung County World War I Monument (Center)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 4, 2015, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 508 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. submitted on November 4, 2015, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.
