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Attica in Fountain County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

In Memory of Heroes 1861 - 1865
Civil War Memorial

In Memory of Heroes 1861 - 1865 Memorial Photo, Click for full size

By Al Wolf, July 4, 2009

1. In Memory of Heroes 1861 - 1865 Memorial

Inscription. In Memory of Heroes 1861 - 1865 Presented by L. of G. A. R. Attica Circle, 1911

Erected 1911 by L. of G. A. R.

Location. 40° 16.589′ N, 87° 15.345′ W. Marker is in Attica, Indiana, in Fountain County. Marker can be reached from South Perry Street south of Booth Avenue. Click for map. Marker located in Riverside Cemetery. Go into cemetery at the first (North) entry. Cannon sits on a hill in the front quarter of the cemetery. Marker is in this post office area: Attica IN 47918, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. World War I Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Harrison Hills Country Club House (approx. 0.9 miles away); Italianate Style House (approx. 1.1 miles away); Attica & Covington Canal Skirmish (approx. 1.1 miles away); Dr. John Evans (approx. 1.1 miles away); Attica’s Carnegie Library (approx. 1.1 miles away); The Spirit of the American Doughboy (approx. 1.1 miles away); Marshall M Milford Home (approx. 1.2 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Attica.

Other Side - - In Memory of Heroes 1861 - 1865 Memorial Photo, Click for full size

By Al Wolf, July 4, 2009

2. Other Side - - In Memory of Heroes 1861 - 1865 Memorial

Muzzle View - - 24-pdr Field Howitzer Model 1841 Photo, Click for full size

By Al Wolf, July 4, 2009

3. Muzzle View - - 24-pdr Field Howitzer Model 1841

The muzzle marking from the top, clockwise, read "C.A. & Co.", "1324", "1862", "T.J.R.", "No. 16." These markings indicate this howitzer was produced by Cyrus Alger & Co. in 1862. The howitzer weighed 1,324 pounds when inspected by Thomas J. Rodman for acceptance, and assigned the registry number 16.

Breech End of Cannon / Civil War Memorial Photo, Click for full size

By Al Wolf, July 4, 2009

4. Breech End of Cannon / Civil War Memorial

Right Side - - In Memory of Heroes 1861 - 1865 Memorial Photo, Click for full size

By Al Wolf, July 4, 2009

5. Right Side - - In Memory of Heroes 1861 - 1865 Memorial

Left Front - - In Memory of Heroes 1861 - 1865 Memorial Photo, Click for full size

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6. Left Front - - In Memory of Heroes 1861 - 1865 Memorial

Right Front - - In Memory of Heroes 1861 - 1865 Memorial Photo, Click for full size

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7. Right Front - - In Memory of Heroes 1861 - 1865 Memorial

Left Rear - - In Memory of Heroes 1861 - 1865 Memorial Photo, Click for full size

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8. Left Rear - - In Memory of Heroes 1861 - 1865 Memorial

Right Rear - - In Memory of Heroes 1861 - 1865 Memorial Photo, Click for full size

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9. Right Rear - - In Memory of Heroes 1861 - 1865 Memorial

Wide Left Front View - - In Memory of Heroes 1861 - 1865 Memorial Photo, Click for full size

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10. Wide Left Front View - - In Memory of Heroes 1861 - 1865 Memorial

Wide Right Front View - - In Memory of Heroes 1861 - 1865 Memorial Photo, Click for full size

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11. Wide Right Front View - - In Memory of Heroes 1861 - 1865 Memorial

Wide Right Rear View - - In Memory of Heroes 1861 - 1865 Memorial Photo, Click for full size

By Al Wolf, July 4, 2009

12. Wide Right Rear View - - In Memory of Heroes 1861 - 1865 Memorial

Credits. This page originally submitted on July 4, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 223 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. Submitted on July 4, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
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