Frankfort in Clinton County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
To The Unknown Dead
Civil War Memorial - Clinton County Indiana
Photographed By Al Wolf, August 2, 2009
1. Civil War Memorial - Clinton County Indiana Memorial
Unknown Dead.
1861—1865.
By the W.R.C.
Erected by The W.R.C. (Woman's Relief Corps).
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.
Location. 40° 16.85′ N, 86° 30.679′ W. Marker is in Frankfort, Indiana, in Clinton County. Memorial is on East Clinton Street east of North Main Street, on the left when traveling east. The memorial was moved 100 feet east of its original location on the southwest lawn (GPS 40.28085N, 86.511717W). Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 125 Courthouse Square, Frankfort IN 46041, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Clinton County Veterans Memorial (here, next to this marker); Clinton County Air Force Generals Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Clinton County (Indiana) War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Revolutionary War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Memory of Our Departed Shipmates (within shouting distance of this marker); Frankfort City Hall (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Everett N. Case (approx. 1.4 miles away); Boone County REMC (approx. 8.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Frankfort.
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Photographed By Craig Doda, September 3, 2023
2. To The Unknown Dead Marker
The memorial was moved to the memorial garden.
Photographed By Al Wolf, August 2, 2009
3. Wide View - - To The Unknown Dead Memorial
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4. Clinton County War Memorial - - Few Steps Away....
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5. South Side - - Clinton County Courthouse
< < < - - Civil War "Unknown Dead" Memorial to the left.
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6. To The Unknown Dead Marker & Cannon
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7. Left Side of Cannon - - Behind the Memorial
Concrete: base front reads 1898 - 99. The side reads 1861 - 1865.
Photographed By Al Wolf, August 2, 2009
8. 30-pdr Parrott Rifle
Located behind the memorial is this 30-pdr rifle.
Photographed By Al Wolf, August 2, 2009
9. Muzzle View - - Cannon / Civil War Memorial
At the top of the muzzle is the registry number 125. This Parrott Rifle was 4,270 pounds when first produced.
Photographed By Al Wolf, August 2, 2009
10. Left Trunnion
The left trunnion has the year of manufacture - 1862.
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11. Right Trunnion
The right side indicates the manufacturer - West Point Foundry, Robert Parker Parrott superintendent.
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12. South / West Corner - - Clinton County Courthouse
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13. Revolutionary War Memorial - - Few Steps Away
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14. Navy Memorial - - Just a Few more Steps on N/W Corner of Courthouse Lawn
The second cannon is straight East of the Navy Memorial. (But first take your sack lunch for a rest to the Public Gazabo across the street.)
Photographed By Al Wolf, August 2, 2009
15. Public Gazebo & Murals - - Across from Navy Memorial
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16. North East - - Another 30-pdr Parrott Rifle
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17. Left Rear of Cannon
The small square (left top in photo) of concrete holds a 1934 survey benchmark. See the benchmark in the next photo.
Photographed By Al Wolf, August 2, 2009
18. The 1934 Benchmark
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19. Right Rear View of Cannon - Again note Benchmark Concrete Cube
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20. Muzzle View - 30-pdr Parrott
This companion piece is also a 30-pdr Parrott Rifle. It is registry number 90, and weighed 4,230 pounds when produced.
Photographed By Al Wolf, August 2, 2009
21. Left Trunnion
This Parrot was also produced in 1862.
Photographed By Al Wolf, August 2, 2009
22. Right Trunnion
The stampings are "R.P.P." and "W.P.F" for Robert Parker Parratt who operated, West Point Foundry.
Photographed By Al Wolf, August 2, 2009
23. South/East Corner - - Clinton County Courthouse
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24. Statue top of Clinton County Courthouse
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25. Another Statue on Clinton County Courthouse
All the statues have lightening rods that are so well installed that they are almost not noted.
Photographed By Al Wolf, August 2, 2009
26. North / East Corner - - Clinton County Courthouse
Credits. This page was last revised on September 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 5, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 1,994 times since then and 12 times this year. Last updated on September 7, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. Photos: 1. submitted on August 5, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. 2. submitted on September 7, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26. submitted on August 5, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
