Near Milford Center in Union County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Union Township Civil War Monument
The Original Monument
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, August 10, 2015
1. Union Township Civil War Monument Marker
close up of obelisk base
Inscription.
Union Township Civil War Monument. The Original Monument. The block base of the obelisk contains the names of 39 local men, killed in the war. Unit identification, and place or battle where the man died, are listed with some of the names. Cities, and battles are inscribed on the obelisk. The monument contains no story text per se. Three additional “slabs” are located around the obelisk, containing 178 names of local men who served.
The block base of the obelisk contains the names of 39 local men, killed in the war. Unit identification, and place or battle where the man died, are listed with some of the names.
Cities, and battles are inscribed on the obelisk. The monument contains no story text per se.
Three additional “slabs” are located around the obelisk, containing 178 names of local men who served.
Erected 1873 by Monument Association of Union Township.
Topics. This monument and memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.
Location. 40° 10.643′ N, 83° 25.785′ W. Marker is near Milford Center, Ohio, in Union County. Memorial is on Middleburg-Plain City Rd (County Route 57), on the left when traveling east. Marker is in Milford Center Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 128 E State St, Milford Center OH 43045, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, August 10, 2015
2. Union Township Civil War Monument Marker
close up, east side of base
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, August 10, 2015
3. Union Township Civil War Monument Marker
north side, close up
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, August 10, 2015
4. Union Township Civil War Monument Marker
close up, west side of base
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, August 10, 2015
5. Union Township Civil War Monument Marker
first of the newer "slabs", with names A through H
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, August 10, 2015
6. Union Township Civil War Monument Marker
second slab, names H through P
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, August 10, 2015
7. Union Township Civil War Monument Marker
third slab, names P through W
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, August 10, 2015
8. Union Township Civil War Monument Marker
marker can be seen at a distance; the obelisk, the flag pole, and the new OHS marker
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, August 10, 2015
9. Union Township Civil War Monument Marker
cemetery gate, a little east of the monument
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 11, 2015, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 360 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. submitted on August 11, 2015, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.