Keeseville, Port Kent to unveil historic markers

KEESEVILLE | On Saturday, June 7, two historic markers, which were generously funded by the William G. Pomeroy Foundation, will be unveiled in Keeseville and Port Kent, commemorating the contributions of local veterans who played significant roles in American history.

The first unveiling will be held at 10 a.m. at Evergreen Cemetery in Keeseville to honor two American Revolutionary War veterans: Dr. Reuben Jones (1747–1833) and Private Ezra Pond (1758–1843). Both men served from Massachusetts before settling in Keeseville and were buried in Evergreen Cemetery. The ceremony will include remarks from local officials and representatives of the Evergreen Cemetery Association. The Patriotic Burial Marker has been awarded in collaboration with the Empire State Society Sons of the American Revolution.

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