World War memorial - San Mateo, California
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hotshoe
N 37° 33.654 W 122° 19.341
10S E 559849 N 4157313
Tree planted in honor of those who served
Waymark Code: WM61E2
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 03/16/2009
Views: 2
This memorial dates back to the time when World War I was the only World War. In 1923, with the war still a fresh memory, and in hopes that great wars had ended forever, the American Legion planted this redwood tree. It was the first of what would turn out to be many veterans' memorials in San Mateo's Central Park.
The plaque reads:
"This tree planted May 30th, 1923
by San Mateo Post No. 82
American Legion
in honor of those who served in
the World War
1917-1919"
Date the Monument or Memorial was built or dedicated: 05/30/1923
Private or Public Monument?: Private
Name of the Private Organization or Government Entity that built this Monument: American Legion
Geographic Region where the Monument is located: North America
Physical Address of Monument:
Central Park
San Mateo, CA USA
94403
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Website for this Monument: Not listed
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