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Local Trivia: War Plaque

Historian Gene Horton quizzes readers on the specifics of an item found in Blue Point.

Local historian Gene Horton brainstormed some great questions relating to the area's history for Patch readers to test their knowledge of Bayport-Blue Point. 

Former Blue Point students may know the answer to this week's question.

There is a large plaque in the main entranceway of Blue Point Elementary School honoring 'Blue Pointers' who served in

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  • The American Civil War
  • World War I
  • World War II

Go on, take a guess! Visit the site later to see if you answered correctly; we'll post the answer this evening.


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