Port Austin Veterans Memorial - Port Austin, MI
N 44° 02.793 W 082° 59.750
17T E 340109 N 4878979
Veterans memorial located at the tip of the "Thumb Area" of the Lower Peninsula at Port Austin, Michigan.
Waymark Code: WM18AA2
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 06/27/2023
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This veterans memorial is located in Veterans Waterfront Park at 98-158 W Spring St, Port Austin, MI 48467. It has a beautiful view of Lake Huron and lush green surroundings for a memorial dedicated to those locals who have served their country.
Type of Memorial: Non-Specific Memorial
In Honor Of: men and women of this community who helped preserve the freedoms
Marker Text:
To the men and women
of this community
who helped preserve
the freedoms of
humanity
for all ages to come
★ ★ ★
Let none forget
they gave their all
and faltered not
when came the call
American Legion
Post 499
Who Put it Here?: American Legion Post 499
Description of Memorial:
The memorial is light brown quartz material slab with a grey background to allow for the etching of the text. The slab is about 4 feet tall and sits behind a large row of dedicated bricks and in front of a row of flags for the branches of the military, POW/MIA and the flag of the United States. Nearby is a boots/rifle/helmet monument and a flower arrangement for purple heart recipients.
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only): Not listed
Date of dedication: Not listed
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