Veterans Memorial at Hemlock, NY

Veterans Memorial at Hemlock, NY
The memorial was built from a huge granite mill stone which as been in the community for more than half a century. The stone symbolizes the old-time flour milling industry which helped found the village in its present site at the foot of Hemlock Lake. The stone which commemorates the service and sacrifice of World War II veterans, especially honors Claude Abbey, Carl Drain and Elbert Knapp, the three service men from the community who were killed in service.

Installation Date:

31 May 1950

Organization Responsible for Installation:

Village of Hemlock, NY

Memorial War Era(s):

  • WWII

Memorial Condition:

Good

Location:

Hemlock School Jack Evans Community Center 4705 S. Main St Hemlock, NY 14405