Attleboro in Bristol County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
POW*MIA 9-11 Memorial
We have imbedded three brass vectors in the walkway. The first if the heading and distance for New York and Washington. Three stars represent the location of this memorial, Ground Zero and the Pentagon. One inch equals ten miles. The second represents Shanksville, PA. The third, Logan, Boston.
Reflect upon the suffering and sacrifice of those memorialized here and take pride in being a citizen of the USA, the greatest nation the world has known.
This memorial was dedicated on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, 2011 at 1100 hrs. By the POW*MIA 9/11 Remembrance Committee of Attleboro
Erected 2011 by POW*MIA 9/11 Remembrance Committee of Attleboro.
Location. 41° 56.245′ N, 71° 17.681′ W. Marker is in Attleboro, Massachusetts, in Bristol County. Marker can be reached from County Street (Massachusetts Route 123) south of Dennis Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Memorial is located on the Veteran's Memorial Triangle inside Attleboro's Capron Park. This is located just inside the park entrance south of the Dennis Street intersection. Marker is in this post office area: Attleboro MA 02703, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. World War II Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Korean War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); In Memory of Anthony Perry (a few steps from this marker); Vietnam Veteran's Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); The Great War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Attleborough's Tribute (within shouting distance of this marker); Spanish American War Memorial (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Revolutionary War Memorial (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Attleboro.
Categories. • Disasters • Man-Made Features • Patriots & Patriotism •
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