Historical Marker

World War I Memorial (Brewster)

Brewster · Barnstable County

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A contributing property in the Brewster Old King's Highway Historic District, listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1996.

About this site

World War I Memorial is a historical marker in Brewster, Barnstable County. It is one of 250 historical markers documented in Barnstable County, among 6,897 historic sites cataloged across the county on MassRoam.

The site sits at 41.7566, -70.0898 near Brewster. The nearest cataloged historic site is World War II Memorial (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Vietnam War Memorial, Brewster Old Town Hall, and House at 1676 Main St.

This record is drawn from public historical records. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.

History

The World War I Memorial at 1673 Main Street in Brewster is dated to 1919, placed in the immediate aftermath of the war to honor local residents who served. Such memorials appeared in towns across Massachusetts as communities sought to commemorate their part in the conflict. It is a contributing property in a National Register historic district.

Also at or near Brewster, Barnstable County

“World War I Memorial” names 2 distinct records in Barnstable County. This page is the historical marker in Brewster. The others:

World War I Memorial — Historical Marker in Falmouth

📍 41.7566, -70.0898 · Brewster, Barnstable County

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