Marion in Wayne County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Former POW Camp
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, May 21, 2018
1. Former POW Camp Marker
Former POW Camp
The camp housed 70 to 80 German
prisoners during World War II
July 23, 1945 - December 2, 1945
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World II. A significant historical date for this entry is July 23, 1945.
Location. 43° 8.76′ N, 77° 11.792′ W. Marker is in Marion, New York, in Wayne County. Marker is at the intersection of Walworth-Marion Road and Palmyra Road (New York State Route 21), on the right when traveling west on Walworth-Marion Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Marion NY 14505, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. G.A.R.-W.R.C. memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); Marion (approx. 0.4 miles away); First Tavern (approx. 0.4 miles away); First Log House (approx. half a mile away); This House (approx. 0.6 miles away); Old Post Road (approx. 0.9 miles away); Yeomans Wedding (approx. 3.8 miles away); The First Academy (approx. 3.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marion.
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Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, May 21, 2018
2. Former POW Camp Marker
View is NY route 21 northward.
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, May 21, 2018
3. Former POW Camp & Marker
There is a No Entre / No Trespassing sign at the driveway for the barracks. Is this now housing for migrant workers?
Credits. This page was last revised on May 24, 2018. It was originally submitted on May 24, 2018, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 577 times since then and 63 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 24, 2018, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.
