Memorials Salute Town's War Heroes

Grafton is a town known for its rich, historical past.

This is especially true with Memorial Day rolling around the corner, a day when Grafton will reflect on its fellow residents who lost their lives fighting for this country.

Many people in Grafton are proud of the memorials in town because they commemorate the veterans that died at war.

“These people died to serve our country so we can be free,” said Ann Morgan, assistant town planner.

The memorials are maintained by the Trustees of Soldiers & Sailors Memorials. Organizations such as the American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Cemetery Department  plant flags and flowers at each of the memorials on Memorial Day.

The memorials in Grafton can be found:

World War I – Three Locations

Sampson Square, South Grafton at the intersection of Main Street and Elmwood Street

Grafton Common, Grafton Center in the grassy island at top of Millbury Street 

Quinsigamond Corner, North Grafton – at the intersection of North Main Street (Route 140) and Worcester Street (Route 122).

Korean War

Grafton Common, Grafton Center – on grassy island in front of the Congregational Church (see map)

Vietnam War

Grafton Common, Grafton Center, on grassy island in front of the Congregational Church (see map)

Mitchell Wenc Memorial

Wenc Square, South Grafton, at intersection of Elmwood and Main streets.

Private Walter Ermack Memorial Bridge

Depot Street, South Grafton

Veterans Memorial Hall

This houses the roll call of all those from Grafton who served in all wars. It is located at Grafton Memorial Municipal Center.

For more information on the memorials in Grafton, go to http://www.grafton-ma.gov/Public_Documents/GraftonMA_Committees/Trustees%20of%20Soldiers%20Memorials/index