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Governor James Taylor Lewis / Governor Lewis: Civil War Era
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By Keith L, September 27, 2009 | |
| | | 1. Governor James Taylor Lewis Marker | | [west side] | | |
Inscription.
Governor James Taylor Lewis · 1819 – 1904
Governor James T. Lewis, the ninth Governor of Wisconsin (1864-66), led the state through the tumultuous conclusion of the Civil War. He was born in New Your State and in 1845 settled in Columbus where he practiced law. In 1854-56 he built this house in the Italianate style of architecture. Lewis began his political career as a Democrat, serving in the Assembly, state Senate and as lieutenant governor. He joined the new Republican party and was elected secretary of state in 1861 and governor, by an overwhelming majority, in 1863. Lewis served one term and returned to his large land holdings and legal profession in Columbus.
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Governor Lewis: Civil War Era
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As the last of Wisconsin's four Civil War governors, Governor Lewis made a substantial contribution to the northern cause. At a time when morale was low and money was scarce, he both met and worked to lower the state's conscription quota. Lewis, along with the four other western governors, designed the "one hundred day militia" program and convinced the War Department to continue the high bounty for new army recruits. He made extensive visits to Civil War army hospitals and camps and secured the transfer home of many of Wisconsin's sick and wounded soldiers.| | | | 
By Keith L, September 27, 2009 | |
| | | 2. Governor Lewis: Civil War Era Marker | | [east side] | | |
Erected 1995 by the Wisconsin Historical Society. (Marker Number 324.)
Location. 43° 20.553′ N, 89° 1.271′ W. Marker is in Columbus, Wisconsin, in Columbia County. Marker is at the intersection of West James Street (State Highway 16 / 60) and South Charles Street, on the right when traveling east on West James Street. Click for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 711 West James Street, Columbus WI 53925, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 14 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. Columbus Public Library (approx. 0.4 miles away); Grand Army of the Republic Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); World War II Memorial (approx. 3.6 miles away); Lowell Women Firefighters (approx. 10.1 miles away); Frederick Douglass (approx. 12 miles away); Marshall Academy and High School (approx. 12.3 miles away); Wayland Hall (approx. 12.5 miles away); The Island Church (approx. 13.5 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Columbus.
Also see . . . James T. Lewis. Wikipedia entry. (Submitted on October 2, 2009.)
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By Keith L, September 27, 2009 | |
| | | 3. Governor James Taylor Lewis / Governor Lewis: Civil War Era Marker | | |
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By Keith L, September 27, 2009 | |
| | | 4. Governor James Taylor Lewis / Governor Lewis: Civil War Era Marker | | |
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By Keith L, September 27, 2009 | |
| | | 5. Former Home of Governor Lewis | | |
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Credits. This page originally submitted on October 2, 2009, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,134 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 2, 2009, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
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