War Memorial Flagpole, (sculpture).

War Memorial Flagpole, (sculpture).

Alderman & McNeish, architectural firm.

Dorsey, T. L., contractor.

War Memorial Flagpole, (sculpture).

Dedicated Sept. 23, 1961.

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Plaques: bronze; Base: granite.

(On bronze plaques on base: names of those from Belchertown who participated in World War I, World War II, and the Korean conflict, and those who died in these wars)

A square granite flagpole base is adorned on each side with a bronze inscription plaque. An aluminum flagpole extends out the top of the base.

History -- United States -- World War I

History -- United States -- World War II

History -- United States -- Korean War

Outdoor Sculpture -- Massachusetts -- Belchertown

Administered by Town of Belchertown, Belchertown, Massachusetts

Located Town Common, Main Street, Belchertown, Massachusetts

The monument memorializes the citizens of Belchertown who served in World War I, World War II, and the Korean War, and those who died in these wars. IAS files contain a copy of a copy of the Massachusetts Historical Commission Form C - Monuments questionnaire dated June 2, 1975. For additional information see the Belchertown Sentinel, Sept. 29, 1961.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Massachusetts survey, 1997.

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