Mount Vernon in Knox County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Civil War Soldiers Monument
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 17, 2008
1. Knox County Civil War Soldiers Monument
“Dulce et decorum est pro patria mori” In grateful appreciation of the Patriotism and selfsacrifice of the lamented sons and soldiers of Knox Co. who for their Country and for freedom, laid down their lives in the war of the great Rebellion. This Monument is erected. They laid down their own lives that the life of the Nation might be preserved and shared in the glory of securing to every dweller in the land a heritage of human freedom and their blood helped to cement that Union, which has made this great people now and forever one.
(east face)
Erected by the Mount Vernon Ladies' Monument Association, July 4, A.D., 1877.
(north face)
In Honor of the Victories and Triumph of the National arms in the war of the Great Rebellion, 1861-5. And in memory of the noble Sons of Knox County Ohio who fought, and who fell, in that Conflict.
(west face)
“Our Country!
By that dread name we wave the sword on high.
And swear for her to live for her to die”
Campbell
Erected 1877 by Mount Vernon Ladies' Monument Association.
Topics. This historical marker and monument is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is July 4, 1863.
Location. 40°
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Vallandigham's Speech, 1863 (here, next to this marker); Clement L. Vallandigham's Anti-War Speech (within shouting distance of this marker); Ellamae Simmons, M.D. (1918-2019) / "The Goal Will Be Met, So Long As We Persevere" (within shouting distance of this marker); Henry B. Curtis (within shouting distance of this marker); Knox County Veterans Walk of Honor (within shouting distance of this marker); Millstone (within shouting distance of this marker); Civil War Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Mary Ann Ball Bickerdyke (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mount Vernon.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 17, 2008
2. Civil War Soldiers Monument (south face)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 17, 2008
3. Civil War Soldiers Monument (east face)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 17, 2008
4. Civil War Soldiers Monument (north face)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 17, 2008
5. Civil War Soldiers Monument (west face)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 17, 2008
6. Civil War Soldiers Monument Statue
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 17, 2008
7. Civil War Soldiers Monument Statue (profile)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 20, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 2,002 times since then and 97 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on October 20, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
