Richmond in Wayne County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Old Camp Wayne

1861 1865

Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, September 3, 2019

1. Old Camp Wayne Marker

Inscription. Upon this hallowed and
historic ground was
organized and mustered
into the volunteer service,
for the preservation of
the Union, the loyal and
patriotic men composing
the following regiments:
16th Indiana Vol. Inf.
36th Indiana Vol. Inf.
57th Indiana Vol. Inf.
69th Indiana Vol. Inf.
84th Indiana Vol. Inf.
124th Indiana Vol. Inf.
To the everlasting honor
and devotion of these men
this tablet is dedicated.
Erected by Wm. P. Benton
Camp, No. 28, Sons of Union
Veterans of the Civil War,
and their Auxiliary, No. 43.
A.D. 1926

Erected 1926 by Wm. P. Benton Camp, No. 28, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, and Auxiliary, No. 43.

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.

Location. 39° 49.286′ N, 84° 53.41′ W. Marker is in Richmond, Indiana, in Wayne County. Memorial is at the intersection of South 9th Street (U.S. 27) and S E Street, on the right when traveling south on South 9th Street. Marker was moved from in front of the old fire station building to the east side. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 500 S 9th St, Richmond IN 47374, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance

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of this marker. German Heritage (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old Richmond (approx. 0.3 miles away); Camp Wayne (approx. 0.4 miles away); Esther G. White (approx. 0.4 miles away); Bishop William Paul Quinn (approx. 0.4 miles away); Georgia Tom (approx. half a mile away); Wendell Hall (approx. half a mile away); Guy Lombardo (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richmond.

Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, September 3, 2019

2. Old Camp Wayne Marker

full view of marker

Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, September 3, 2019

3. Old Camp Wayne Marker

marker as seen from corner of SE and 9th Streets

Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, September 3, 2019

4. Old Camp Wayne Marker

old fire house on corner of 9th and SE Street. Marker was in front for many years, but was moved to the east side for traffic safety

Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, September 3, 2019

5. Old Camp Wayne Marker

logo of the Sons of the Union Veterans of the Civil War

Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, September 3, 2019

6. Old Camp Wayne Marker

logo of the Auxiliary

Credits. This page was last revised on September 5, 2019. It was originally submitted on September 4, 2019, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 262 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on September 4, 2019, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.