A new monument in North East now honors a local Revolutionary War patriot whose legacy dates back more than two centuries.
Community members gathered to dedicate a monument recognizing Revolutionary War veteran Jesse Belnap and his contributions to the region.
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The Belnap Family Organization hosted the dedication, bringing together descendants, local historians, veterans’ groups and community members.
The ceremony began at Herd Park in North East before moving to Phillips Cemetery, where the new monument now stands in honor of Belnap’s service during the American Revolution…