In 1933 the parcel of land behind the National Guard Armory (now the urgent care facility) was gifted to the city and the American Legion. Originally known as The Upper Market Space where farmers sold their produce, after World War II, it served as a memorial to the 37th Tank Company. At the beginning of the war that company became part of the 192 nd Tank Battalion. The 42 local men, Company C, were sent to train at Fort Knox, Kentucky. 32 of this company were supporting G

In this series we are taking an historical look at an area that covers approximately a mile of Main Street in downtown Marblehead. Heading east from the Village limits, we will discover the facts and the stories of how Marblehead became what it is today. [This is the 13 th article in the series.] After one passes under the quarry’s conveyor belt over Main Street, the next property on the left is #17 the Kelleys Island Ferry Boat Line building, parking lot, and dock. Ferry