Peru in Miami County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Miami County Navy Mothers Club 402
War Memorial
Photographed By Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, July 3, 2011
1. Miami County Navy Mothers Club 402 Marker
(Click on any of these photos to see the details.)
“These heroes are dead.
They died for Liberty - They died for us.
They are at rest.
They sleep in the land they made free.
Under the flag they rendered stainless.
Under the solemn pines.
The sad hemlocks.
The tearful willows.
The embracing vines.
They sleep beneath the shadows of the clouds.
Careless alike of sunshine or storm.
Each in the windowless palace of rest.
Earth may run red with other wars - they are at peace.
In the midst of battles. In the roar of conflict.
They found the serenity of death.”
Erected by Miami County Navy Mothers Club 402.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Heroes • Military.
Location. 40° 45.238′ N, 86° 4.137′ W. Marker is in Peru, Indiana, in Miami County. Memorial is on East Main Street east of South Broadway Street, on the left when traveling east. Located on the South/West lawn of the Miami County Courthouse in Peru, Indiana. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Peru IN 46970, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Miami County Women Of World War 1 Memorial (here, next to this marker); World War I Monument (here, next to this marker); Miami County (Indiana) W. W. II War Memorial
this page online
Regarding Miami County Navy Mothers Club 402. The poem quoted on the Miami County War Memorial was written by Robert G. Ingersoll (born 8-11-1833 / died 7-21-1899). He was a Colonel in the United States Army among other achievements.
Photographed By Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, July 3, 2011
2. Wide View - - Miami County Navy Mothers Club 402 Marker
Photographed By Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, July 3, 2011
3. Long View - - Miami County Navy Mothers Club 402 Marker
Photographed By Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, July 3, 2011
4. North/West Corner - - Miami County Courthouse
Photographed By Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, July 3, 2011
5. North/East Corner - - Miami County Courthouse
Photographed By Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, July 3, 2011
6. East Side - - Miami County Courthouse
Credits. This page was last revised on June 28, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 5, 2011, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 657 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on July 5, 2011, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
