Veterans Monument

Historical marker location:

Southwick, Massachusetts

( Memorial is at the intersection of U.S. 202 and Klaus Anderson Road, on the right when traveling north on U.S. 202.)

Marker installed: 1976

The Massachusetts state flag features a Native American warrior holding a bow and arrow, with a star representing Massachusetts above his head. The state motto, "Ense petit placidam sub libertate quietem" (By the sword we seek peace, but peace only under liberty), appears on a blue ribbon beneath the shield.