Marysville in Union County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Soldier's Circle

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 3, 2009

1. Soldier's Circle Marker

Inscription.
Dedicated to the memory of those who
fought and died in the defense of the Union
1861 - 1865

We here highly resolve, that this
nation, under God, shall have a new
birth of freedom, and that
government of the people, by the
people, for the people, shall not
perish from the earth.

Erected by Grand Army of the Republic.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the The Grand Army of the Republic series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1861.

Location. 40° 14.6′ N, 83° 23.554′ W. Marker is in Marysville, Ohio, in Union County. Marker is in Oakdale Cemetery, 1290 W. 5th Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Marysville OH 43040, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Spanish American Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans of Foreign Wars War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Company E, 166th Infantry, 42nd (Rainbow) DivisionWorld War Memorial (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Union County Chapter 55 D.A.V. Veterans Memorial

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(about 500 feet away); AMVETS Post 28 Veterans Memorial (about 500 feet away); DAR Revolutionary Veterans Memorial (about 700 feet away); a different marker also named Veterans of Foreign Wars War Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Amerine Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marysville.

Regarding Soldier's Circle. The blue painted box behind the memorial stone is a Civil War-era ammunition chest that was part of a field-artillery limber.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 3, 2009

2. Soldier's Circle Marker

Soldier's Circle image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 3, 2009

3. Soldier's Circle

Looking southeast.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 24, 2019. It was originally submitted on September 30, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,001 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 30, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.