Mansfield in Richland County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Richland County War Memorial
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 6, 2009
1. Richland County War Memorial
Dedicated to the men and women of Richland County who served our country in time of war, and in memory of those who lost their lives.
Presented to the Citizens of Richland County as a Bicentennial Event
Lest We Forget America's Wars • American Revolution • War of 1812 • Mexican War • Indian Wars • Civil War • Spanish-American War • World War I • World War II • Korean Conflict • Vietnam Era.
Erected 1976.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Military. In addition, it is included in the The Spirit of ’76, America’s Bicentennial Celebration series list.
Location. 40° 45.495′ N, 82° 30.818′ W. Marker is in Mansfield, Ohio, in Richland County. Memorial is at the intersection of Park Avenue East (Ohio Route 430) and Diamond Street (Ohio Route 13), on the right when traveling east on Park Avenue East. Memorials are on the grounds of the county courthouse. Identical Lest We Forget America's Wars markers are found on four Civil War-era cannons. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Mansfield OH 44902, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Congressional Medal of Honor Recipients (a few steps from this marker); Richland County Vietnam Veteran's Memorial
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Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 6, 2009
2. Richland County War Memorial
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., 40.758245,
3. Plaque on Side of Cannon Mounting
The cannon's trunnions indicate it was cast by West Point Foundry, New York.
Photographed By Dan Reynard, September 12, 2021
4. Richland County War Memorial
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 6, 2009
5. Cannon Muzzle Markings
This gun bears the registry number 76, matching to one cast by Tredegar Foundry, Richmond, Virginia, in 1859. Among the last produced by that factory for the Federal government before the Civil War, it was inspected by Benjamin Huger (B.H.) who later served the Confederacy.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 6, 2009
6. Richland County War Memorial Dedication
Credits. This page was last revised on May 23, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 16, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,579 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 16, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 4. submitted on May 17, 2022, by Dan Reynard of Bellevue, Wisconsin. 5, 6. submitted on July 16, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
