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Newtown War Memorial

 
 
Newtown War Memorial image. Click for full size.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 15, 2009
1. Newtown War Memorial
Inscription.

Dedicated to those Americans
of All Wars,
who loved freedom more than
fame, and liberty more than life.

[Dedicated] Memorial Day 1964

 
Erected 1964 by American Legion Morell Smith Post 440.
 
Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal OrganizationsHeroesMilitaryPatriots & Patriotism. A significant historical year for this entry is 1964.
 
Location. 40° 13.796′ N, 74° 56.192′ W. Marker is in Newtown, Pennsylvania, in Bucks County. Marker is on State Street, on the right when traveling north. Veterans Plaza is about 300 feet north of Washington Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 23 N State Street, Newtown PA 18940, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Newtown Borough Hall (a few steps from this marker); Newtown Common & Creek (within shouting distance of this marker); Brick Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Paxson-Croasdale Building & Trolley (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Temperance House (about 400 feet away); Newtown - County Seat (about 700 feet away); The First National Bank
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(about 700 feet away); Half-Moon Inn (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newtown.
 
Veterans Plaza Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 15, 2009
2. Veterans Plaza Marker
Newtown War Memorial at Veterans Plaza image. Click for full size.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 15, 2009
3. Newtown War Memorial at Veterans Plaza
Newtown Borough Council Chamber to left.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 29, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 692 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on June 29, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.

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