Lafayette in Allen County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
LaFayette - Jackson Township Civil War Memorial
and Veterans Memorial Garden
Citizens of Jackson Tp. and
Dedicated to the
Memory of her soldiers of
1861. - 1865.
[Grand Army of the Republic emblem]
Ah! never shall the land forget.
How flowed the life blood of her brave
Gushed warm with hope and courage yet.
Upon the soil they fought to save.
Erected 1903 by the Citizens of Jackson Township.
Topics and series. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Time Capsules series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1903.
Location. 40° 45.621′ N, 83° 56.912′ W. Marker is in Lafayette, Ohio, in Allen County. Marker is at the intersection of High Street and Main Street, in the median on High Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lafayette OH 45854, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Veterans Monument / Memorial Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); McKee's Hill (approx. one mile away); P-39 Airacobra Crash Site (approx. 2 miles away); The Hog Creek Settlement (approx. 3.4 miles away); Harrod (approx. 3˝ miles away); a different marker also named Harrod (approx. 3.8 miles away); Workman's Crew Caboose (approx. 3.8 miles away); 1905 Shay Engine (approx. 3.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lafayette.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 12, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 12, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,843 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on April 12, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 6, 7. submitted on August 22, 2016, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio.