Uptown District in Columbus in Franklin County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Peace

Photographed By J. J. Prats, July 12, 2008

1. “Peace” by Bruce Wilder Saville

The 13 foot bronze figure by Bruce Wilder Saville is embedded in a granite base approx. 8¼ feet tall and 11 feet wide.

Inscription. Commemorating the heroic sacrifices of Ohio’s soldiers of the Civil War 1861–65 and the loyal women of that period.

When our country sent out the call to arms for the preservation of the Union Ohio sent more than three hundred thousand of her sons · · · They had the faith that right makes might and in that faith dared to do their duty · · · This memorial is erected in grateful tribute to their devotion and self-sacrifice.

Men win glory in the fierce heat of conflict but the glory of Woman is more hardly won · · · Upon her falls the burden of maintaining the family and the home; nursing the sick and wounded and restoring the courage of the broken. She endures the suspense of battle without its exaltation. · · · This memorial is erected in grateful tribute to the loyal women of 61–65 without whose help no victory—or lasting peace—could ever have been won.

“Let us have peace.”

Erected 1923 by the Woman’s Relief Corps – Department of Ohio.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Peace • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the The Grand Army of the Republic series list.

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57.726′ N, 82° 59.955′ W. Marker is in Columbus, Ohio, in Franklin County. It is in the Uptown District. Marker is on Broad Street (U.S. 40) east of High Street, on the right when traveling east. Monument is on the State House on Capitol Square, facing north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Columbus OH 43215, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 12 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Liberty Tree (a few steps from this marker); William B. Saxbe (a few steps from this marker); Ohio Statehouse Sesquincentennial (a few steps from this marker); The Ohio Statehouse / Lincoln at the Statehouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Replica of Sun Dial at Mount Vernon (within shouting distance of this marker); James A. Rhodes (within shouting distance of this marker); “These Are My Jewels” (within shouting distance of this marker); Trinity Episcopal Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Ohio World War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Ohio State House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Here Stood Lincoln (about 300 feet away); Ohio Statehouse Centennial (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbus.

More about this marker. The organization who erected this marker is The National Woman’s Relief Corps, Auxiliary to the Grand Army of the Republic, Inc., is

Peace Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. J. Prats, July 12, 2008

2. Peace Monument

a patriotic organization whose purpose is to perpetuate the memory of the Grand Army of the Republic. They are their auxiliary organized at their request on July 25 and 26, 1883 in Denver, Colorado.

Peace Monument, Back View image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. J. Prats, July 12, 2008

3. Peace Monument, Back View

Left Tablet on Back of Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. J. Prats, July 12, 2008

4. Left Tablet on Back of Monument

Right Tablet on Back of Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. J. Prats, July 12, 2008

5. Right Tablet on Back of Monument

Inscription on Back of Peace Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. J. Prats, July 12, 2008

6. Inscription on Back of Peace Monument

Photographed By J. J. Prats, July 12, 2008

7. Pax

Credits. This page was last revised on February 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 5, 2008, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 2,021 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on August 5, 2008, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.