First World War Garden was dedicated to those from the area that gave their lives in the First World War. The garden replaces the 11 maple trees that were originally planted here in their honour.
Athens, Ontario
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THIS GARDEN WAS PLANTED IN MEMORY OF
GERALD BOTSFORD
WILLIAM CARL
BASIL CONNERTY
JOHN CORR
EVERETT CROSS
ROSS DE WOLFE
J MILLS JOHNSTON
GORDON KELSEY
LLOYD SCOTT
DELOS SPENCE
FRANK WHITFORD
WHO PAID THE SUPREME SACRIFICE IN THE GREAT WAR 1914-1918
IT REPLACES THE ELEVEN MAPLE TREES
ORIGINALLY PLANTED HERE IN THEIR HONOUR
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Location
First World War Garden
1 Main Street
Athens
Ontario
First World War Garden
1 Main Street
Athens
Ontario
GPS Coordinates
Lat. 44.6257085
Long. -75.9528427
Lat. 44.6257085
Long. -75.9528427
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Centerpiece in the garden.
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