Near Essex Street, on the right when traveling north.
Veterans of the Revolutionary
War realize the need for military
preparedness and civil order and
organize the Salem Cadets, later
the Second Corps of Cadets, on
July 10, 1786. The Cadets are one of
the first volunteer militia units
in the . . . — — Map (db m221816) HM
Near New Liberty Street at Brown Street, on the left when traveling south.
With the need for greater
military organization, the
East Regiment, later the Essex
Regiment, is organized on
December 13, 1636. This date
marks the official birth of
the National Guard of the
United States. — — Map (db m221932) WM
On Church Street (Massachusetts Route 10) at South Street (Massachusetts Route 5), on the left when traveling west on Church Street.
Dedicated To The
Bernardston Men And
Women Who Have Served
Their Country Honorably
(left panel)
French and Indian Wars 1744-55
Alger, Waitstill • Wells, Joshua • Bolton, John • Smith, Noah • Chapin, Hezekiah • Sheldon, Elijah . . . — — Map (db m98189) WM
On Main Street (Massachusetts Route 10/63) south of Warwick Road, on the right when traveling north.
Civil War
Veterans
of
Northfield, Ma
1861 - 1865
Andrew J Ames ★ •
Silas W Bailey •
Richard D Battles ★ •
Jonathan H Blake •
Loren C Boyden •
Charles C Brewer •
Elhanan J Britt •
McKenzie B Britt ★ . . . — — Map (db m231044) WM
On Main Street at School Street, on the left when traveling south on Main Street.
A nation reveals itself not only by the men it produces, but also by the men it honors and the men it remembers……..
President John F. Kennedy
The Agawam Veteran War Memorial
Dedicated this 27th Day of May 1989
In honor of all Agawam . . . — — Map (db m111456) WM
Near Main Street at River Road, on the right when traveling south.
Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery
Agawam, Massachusetts
Dedication
May 21, 2001
The Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery is dedicated to the
Commonwealth’s Veterans and their families, as a lasting memorial and final resting . . . — — Map (db m111242) WM
On Center Street (Massachusetts Route 116) at Cabot Street, on the right when traveling south on Center Street.
A thousand battles of land and sea and air echo the glory of the valiant deeds of these men who gave their lives in battle. Because of them our lives are free. Because of them our nation lives. May we always honor their memory. Civil War U.S. . . . — — Map (db m56050) WM
On U.S. 202 at Granville Road (Massachusetts Route 57) when traveling north on U.S. 202.
Southwick
Honors the Memory
And the Glory of Her Sons and Daughters
Who Served
The United States
In War
World War II
Constantine Adasiewicz, Jr. · Raymond E. Aldrich · Elwood H. Anderson · Mabel Anderson · Richard E. Anderson · . . . — — Map (db m109014) WM
On U.S. 202 at Klaus Anderson Road, on the right when traveling north on U.S. 202.
To Honor Those
Who Served Our Country
In War And Peace
Veterans Of Foreign Wars Post 872
American Legion Post 338
And Their Auxilliaries
Bicentennial Year 1976 — — Map (db m109013) WM
Four years after taking command at Springfield Armory in 1841, Maj. James W. Ripley began construction of this residence. When he demolished the existing CO's residence to make room for Main Arsenal, he antagonized the builder of that house, a man . . . — — Map (db m31772) HM
The massive building ahead served as Springfield Armory's Main Arsenal, a storage facility for the weapons manufactured here. Constructed between 1847 and 1850 during the term of Commanding Officer James W. Ripley, the building dominated the site . . . — — Map (db m107082) HM
Near State Street, on the right when traveling east.
The massive Main Arsenal (199 by 69 feet) was constructed between 1847 and 1850, during Col. James W. Ripley's tenure as commanding officer of Springfield Armory. With its dominating location, the Main Arsenal became the symbol of the Armory and was . . . — — Map (db m31739) HM
The Springfield Armory was built in 1895
for the Massachusetts Volunteer Militia.
The building was designed by architects
Robert Wait and Amos Cutter from
Boston, who were responsible for many
county courthouses and state buildings in
Eastern . . . — — Map (db m127593) HM
As a "military factory," Springfield Armory was a hybrid installation, never a typical military post. During and after the Civil War, the military presence increased, with junior officers taking more of a hand in supervising production and . . . — — Map (db m107109) HM
In 1845, commanding Officer James W. Ripley and his family moved into a new residence, the large brick home you see in front of you. In addition to serving as the Armory leaders' residence, the home included servants and housekeepers for much of . . . — — Map (db m230757) HM
For well over a century, large stacks of black walnut were stockpiled to air dry in the cavernous Long Storehouse. This wood was used as gunstocks throughout the Springfield Armory's history, from the earliest flintlocks in 1795 to the M14 rifle . . . — — Map (db m230760) HM
On Federal Street at State Street, on the right when traveling south on Federal Street.
History and innovation coexist at the Springfield Armory National Historic Site and Springfield Technical Community College (STCC). The armory complex now houses both the historic site and the thriving campus as part of an unusual partnership. . . . — — Map (db m230761) HM
Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
The Basketball Hall of Fame promotes and preserves the living history of the sport and basketball and highlights its nearly 400 inductees. The sport was invented in 1891 on the campus of Springfield . . . — — Map (db m230754) HM
During the 19th century, the Master Armorer played one of the most important roles at the Springfield Armory. He oversaw quality control measures and implemented innovative manufacturing techniques needed for the mass production of standardized . . . — — Map (db m230758) HM
On New Boston Road (Massachusetts Route 57) at Clubhouse Road, on the right when traveling west on New Boston Road.
Tolland Honor Roll
Moore, Raymond J. *
Messenger, Earl B. *
1917 --- 1918
Balch, Raymond • Clark, Jr. Ernest • Hanauer, Henry • Johnson, Henry B. • Rowley, Thomas
1940 --- 1960
Alaconis, Donald J. • Alaconis, Edward C. • . . . — — Map (db m97473) WM
On Park Street at Main Street, on the left when traveling west on Park Street.
Dedicated to the
Glory of God
And to the Memory
Of Our Citizens
Who Gave Their Lives
In the Service
Of Their Country
In World War II
1941 — 1945
Erected by the Citizens of
West Springfield
MCML
Pro Deo Et . . . — — Map (db m195170) WM
On Main Street (U.S. 202) 0.1 miles north of Maple Street & Jabish Street (U.S. 202), on the right when traveling north.
[Front plaque]
Dedicated to
the
memory of those
who fought and died
from this town in the
Rebellion 18691 – 1865
and all soldiers now
citizens of Belchertown.
Also to the memory of
all those from
Belchertown who served . . . — — Map (db m198096) WM
On Russell Road (U.S. 20) at Massachusetts Route 112, on the right when traveling north on Russell Road.
Erected by
the citizens of this town
in honor of
her patriotic men and women
who served their country
in the time of war
to the dead-a tribute
to the living- a memory
to posterity- an emblem of loyalty
to the flag of . . . — — Map (db m111665) WM
On Bridge Street (Massachusetts Route 9) at Parsons Street, on the right when traveling west on Bridge Street.
Dedicated to the
Honor and Sacrifice
Of Our Men and Women
Who Served Our Country
In
All
Wars
Erected by
B.P.O.E.
No. 997
Dedicated June 9
1985 — — Map (db m194967) WM
On Main Street (U.S. 20) at Moody Street, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
This mall dedicated in honor of the men and women of this community who served our country in all wars thus preserving our freedom and our way of life
Erected by the City of Waltham 1973 — — Map (db m179141) HM
On Federal Street just north of East Chestnut Street, on the right when traveling north.
In grateful tribute to
those Nantucketers who served in the
“Desert Shield” and “Desert Storm”
Operations in the Middle East
1990 - 1991 — — Map (db m185095) WM
On Bedford Street (Massachusetts Route 18) at School Street, in the median on Bedford Street.
Bridgewater
Dedicated to Those
Who gave their lives
In the service of
Our Country
Freedom Is Never Free
World War I
Warren A. Randall · Martin Dolan · Louis C. Brown · Charles P. Willey Jr. · Thomas G. McCauley · Joseph P. Connor · . . . — — Map (db m209692) WM
Bastion C is the only bastion retaining its original form and protective outworks. It is one of five arrowhead-shaped corners which were built as the fort’s strongest strategic locations. The bastion form was developed in Italy at the end of the . . . — — Map (db m62578) HM
On S Main Street (Massachusetts Route 105) at Nickerson Avenue, on the right when traveling west on S Main Street.
Simeon L. Nickerson Post 64
of the American Legion
Memorial to All Past and Present Members
of This Veterans' Organization
and the Auxiliary — — Map (db m208947) WM
On S Main Street (Massachusetts Route 105) at Nickerson Avenue, on the right when traveling west on S Main Street.
William L. Sukeforth Post 36
Disabled American Veterans
All Gave Some
Some Gave All
Honoring Disabled American Veterans
and the Auxiliary Members Past and Present — — Map (db m208950) WM
On S Main Street (Route 105) at Nickerson Avenue, on the right when traveling west on S Main Street.
For God and Country
Dedicated to those Men and
Women Who Served in the
Armed Forces in All Wars
of This Nation
Vietnam
Gerald B. Dorr · Roger P. Kay · Douglas Mohrmann · Fred Z. Washburn · Richard Olson · William F. Hitchcock · William M. . . . — — Map (db m208949) WM
On S Main Street (Route 105) at Nickerson Avenue, on the right when traveling west on S Main Street.
In honor of all military women
Who volunteered, served, and sacrificed
for the love of their country
with patriotism and pride
B Rollins 2014 — — Map (db m208952) WM
On S Main Street (Massachusetts Route 105) at Nickerson Avenue, on the right when traveling west on S Main Street.
John F. Glass Post 2188
Veterans' of Foreign Wars
Defenders of Freedom and Independence
At Home and Around the World
Honoring Veterans of Foreign Wars and
Auxiliary Members Past and Present — — Map (db m208945) WM
During the year 1810 the U. S. Congress voted [$]4000 to build a lighthouse at Scituate harbor. During the War of 1812 Abigail and Rebecca Bates, young daughters of the lighthouse keeper, prevented a British naval force from sacking the town . . . — — Map (db m23484) HM
On Piedmont Street south of Arlington Street, on the right when traveling south.
The cornerstone was laid on October 19, 1891 marking the 150th anniversary of the First Corps of Cadets. Designed by William Gibbons Preston, F.A.I.A., and constructed by L.D. Willcutt & Sons, the armory was financed by the citizens of Boston, . . . — — Map (db m215422) HM
On Columbus Avenue (Massachusetts Route 28) south of Stuart Avenue, on the left when traveling west.
The cornerstone was laid on October 19, 1891 marking the 150th anniversary of the First Corps of Cadets. Designed by William Gibbons Preston, F.A.I.A., and constructed by L.D. Willcutt & Sons, the armory was financed by the citizens of Boston, . . . — — Map (db m215423) HM
On Derne Street west of Bowdoin Street, on the left when traveling west.
Named to honor William Eaton and the heroic Battle of Derna In 1805 Consul Eaton led a handful of U.S. Marines and a small army of Egyptians across 500 miles of the Libyan Desert to attack the port city of Derna from the land. The city fell, and . . . — — Map (db m176304) HM
On 1st Avenue at Baxter Road, on the right when traveling east on 1st Avenue.
Liquid Sunshine recognizes simple pleasures amidst harsh working conditions at the Navy Yard. Virginia Wilder Parker recalled her experiences as a welder working in the dry docks: "… It was quite dangerous… [In summer] it would be so . . . — — Map (db m215739) HM
In Memoriam
Commander
Barry Carle
U.S. Navy
1933-1974
Died while in the service of his country
Deputy District Civil Engineer for the Commandant of the First Naval District
Responsible for the concept and the initial development of the . . . — — Map (db m58455) HM WM
Near 3rd Street south of Freedom Trail, on the right when traveling south.
Building 10
Pitch House and Oakum Loft
Black smoke billowed from Building 10 when it first opened in 1853. There, pine tree sap was boiled down into the tar and pitch that kept wooden ships like USS Constitution watertight. . . . — — Map (db m215731) HM
Dedicated to the Men of the Boston Naval Shipyard who made the supreme sacrifice in defense of their country in all wars 1800 – 1950 “For what avail the plough or sail Or land or life, if freedom fail?” Presented by employees . . . — — Map (db m37700) HM
On 2nd Avenue east of 3rd Street, on the right when traveling west.
The Commandant's residence was built about 1809 and shows some influences of Charles Bulfinch, leading architect of Boston of this period, whose work influenced many architects and builders. Captain Samuel Nicholson was the first occupant and the . . . — — Map (db m215729) HM
Near 1st Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
This cannon weighing some 6800 lbs. is a 32 pounder built in 1820, and was used on board naval vessels of that time. It was found during the rebuilding of Pier 7 at the Boston Naval Shipyard in1958. It is assumed to have been buried since 1900. — — Map (db m175864) HM
Near Tremont Street north of Bosworth Street, on the right when traveling south.
First Master of U.S. Revenue Cutter Massachusetts
The Revenue Cutter Service is the forerunner of the United States Coast Guard. Captain Williams was the commander of the first authorized ship. — — Map (db m215171) HM
On Tremont Street just north of School Street, on the right when traveling north.
Robert Keayne
The founder of the Ancient & Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts in 1638 and its first Captain, died 23d March 1655. This stone was the doorstep at his farmhouse Rumney Marsh.
Col. Nicholas Paige
Captain of . . . — — Map (db m215135) HM
On Sumner Street at Sumner Street, on the right when traveling east on Sumner Street.
This memorial has been placed in grateful appreciation to the men and women of East Boston who served their country with unselfish devotion and to those who gave their lives for world peace and justice — — Map (db m215804) WM
The rank and financial status of Ft. Warren residents determined the quality of meal they ate. Rations for Union soldiers consisted of fresh beef with potatoes three times a week, salt beef, pork or ham three times a week, and baked beans on Sunday. . . . — — Map (db m108118) HM
Harbor mines and cables fill the pier during the Second World War. Built in 1906, the mine-storage building (background) now houses the visitor’s center. (Inscription below the title) Countering the threat of the submarine, the U.S. military mined . . . — — Map (db m62557) HM
“An army marches on its stomach,” Napoleon famously said---a statement that held true at Fort Warren. Soon after its construction, two unfinished casemates (bunkers) in Bastion C were equipped with tables and benches and pressed into . . . — — Map (db m108113) HM
Near Salem Court at Unity Street, on the right when traveling west.
A dog tag hangs in honor of each U.S. service member who sacrificed their life in the Iraq and Afghanistan Wars. May all who lost their lives rest in peace. — — Map (db m234437) WM
On B Street at Athens Street, on the right when traveling north on B Street.
This tablet is placed by the Society of Sons of the Revolution in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts March 16, 1900 to mark the site of Nook Hill.
During the Siege of Boston by the American Forces under General Washington an attempt was made on the . . . — — Map (db m231888) HM WM
On Atlantic Avenue north of Seaport Boulevard, on the right when traveling north.
A native Bostonian, John Foster Williams was an extraordinary man who courageously served this country. he went to sea at the age of 15 and by the age of 22, was commanding merchant vessels. During the Revolutionary War he commanded several ships . . . — — Map (db m215566) HM
On Main Street (Massachusetts Route 122) at County Street, on the left when traveling west on Main Street.
Duty, Honor, Country
This memorial is a testament to the spirit of patriotism and sacrifice of all who have answered the call to boldly defend, uphold, and preserve the freedoms of this great nation through their service in the armed forces of the . . . — — Map (db m197579) HM
On Main Street (Massachusetts Route 122) at County Street, on the left when traveling west on Main Street.
The United States Air Force is the aerial and space warfare branch of the United States Armed Forces. The Air Force is the youngest branch of the United States Military and was officially established under the National Security Act of 1947 but was . . . — — Map (db m197589) HM
On Main Street (Massachusetts Route 122) at County Street, on the left when traveling west on Main Street.
The United States Army is the land warfare branch of the United States Armed Forces. Established on June 14th, 1775, it is the oldest branch of the united states military whose sole purpose is preserving the peace and security and providing for . . . — — Map (db m197581) HM
On Main Street (Massachusetts Route 122) at County Street, on the left when traveling west on Main Street.
The United States Marine Corps is responsible for conducting expeditionary and amphibious operations in conjunction with the other branches of the United States Armed Forces. The Marine Corps is a subdivision of the United States Navy and was . . . — — Map (db m197585) HM
On Main Street (Massachusetts Route 122) at County Street, on the left when traveling west on Main Street.
The United States Navy is the naval warfare branch of the United States Armed Forces. It was established on October 13th, 1775, just 4 months after the United States Army. The mission of the United States Navy is to train and equip combat ready . . . — — Map (db m197588) HM
On Main Street (Massachusetts Route 122) at Mendon Street, on the right when traveling west on Main Street.
Veteran's Memorial Corner
Dedicated To:
The Men and Women Past and Present, Who Answered the Call of Duty
To This Great Nation
"Freedom Is Not Free'
Thank You for Your Service to Our Country
God Bless You and God Bless the United States . . . — — Map (db m197576) WM
On Common Street at Central Street, on the left when traveling north on Common Street.
Dedicated to
Those Who
Served in
the
Vietnam
Conflict
Dedicated to
Those Who
Served in
World War II
Glory to Them
That Died in This
Great Cause
Richard L. Gavitt · Philip S. Davidson, Jr. · Lincoln C. Plimpton · . . . — — Map (db m198789) WM
On Mechanic Street at Johnny Appleseed Lane, on the left when traveling east on Mechanic Street.
Jonathan "Johnny Ro" Roberge, a Leominster native was killed in action in Mosul, Iraq, on February 9, 2009. He served in the United States Army, and he was a tank driver. There were three men killed with him that day, Pfc. Albert Jex, Lt. Col. . . . — — Map (db m229173) HM
On Mechanic Street at Johnny Appleseed Lane, on the left when traveling east on Mechanic Street.
12-05-01 - 05-31-06 Sfc Daniel Hpetithory • Spc Matthew G. Boule • Cwo Erik A. Halvorsen • Capt. Benjamin W Sammis • Spc. Danel F. Cunningham • 1St Lt. Brian M. Mcphillips • Capt. Seth R. Michaud • Lcpl Gregory E. MacDonald • Sgt. Justin W. Garvey . . . — — Map (db m232838) WM
On Main Street (Massachusetts Route 122) east of Lincoln Street, on the right when traveling west.
In Memory of
Veterans
Of All Wars
Town of
Millville
( back )
World War I
World War II
Korean Conflict
Vietnam
Desert storm
Iraq
Afghanistan — — Map (db m192458) WM
Near Worcester Road (Massachusetts Route 140), on the left when traveling west.
Upon this rock May 2nd 1676 was made the agreement for the ransom of Mrs. Mary Rowlandson of Lancaster between the Indians and John Hoar of Concord. King Philip was with the Indians but refused his consent. — — Map (db m32257) HM
On Hook Street at Hamilton Street, on the left when traveling east on Hook Street.
1898 1902
Citizens of Southbridge, Mass. who served in the War with Spain, the Philipine Insurrection and the China Relief Expedition Army in Cuba and Porto Rico
6th Massachusetts Infantry Volunteers
( 76 names )
★ . . . — — Map (db m195509) WM
On N Main Street at Court Street, on the left when traveling north on N Main Street.
Dedicated
Memorial Day
2009
By The
Grateful Citizens
of Uxbridge
To Those
Who Honorably
Served Their
Country During
Time of conflict
Lebanon · Grenada · Panama · Gulf War · Somalia · Bosnia · Afghanistan · Iraq
Seely, . . . — — Map (db m191670) WM
On E Main Street (Massachusetts Route 9) at N Main Street (Massachusetts Route 67), on the right when traveling west on E Main Street.
In Honor of the
Men and Women
of West Brookfield
Who Served
Their Country
Killed in Action
John E. Adams Jr. · Francis E. Coney · Robert A. Frew · Kevin M. Mcgovern · Arvid O. Silverberg Jr. — — Map (db m199209) WM
