Fredericktown in Madison County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
War Eagle Trail
"Old Abe"
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, September 15, 2017
1. War Eagle Trail Marker
The Battle of Fredericktown, October 21, 1861, was the first battle on the War Eagle Trail, which passes through Missouri, Arkansas, Mississippi and Louisiana.
The 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) adopted “Old Abe,” the Wisconsin War Eagle, as its mascot upon the division’s activation in August 1942. Since World War II these soldiers, nick-named the “Screaming Eagles,” area recognized worldwide for their dedication, courage and valor.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Civil • War, World II. A significant historical date for this entry is October 21, 1861.
Location. 37° 33.577′ N, 90° 17.66′ W. Marker is in Fredericktown, Missouri, in Madison County. Memorial is at the intersection of Court Square and East Main Street (County Route Z), on the left when traveling north on Court Square. Marker is located on the Madison County Courthouse grounds, near the southeast corner of the courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Court Square, Fredericktown MO 63645, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker.
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More about this marker. Marker is a large metal plaque, mounted waist-high on a pole, and accompanied by a metal sculpture of a bald eagle in flight overhead.
Also see . . .
1. "Old Abe". Old Abe (May 27, 1861 – March 26, 1881), a bald eagle, was the mascot of the 8th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment in the American Civil War. Later, his image was adopted as the screaming eagle on the insignia of the U.S. Army's 101st Airborne Division. (Submitted on July 4, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
2. Battle of Fredericktown. The Battle of Fredericktown was an engagement of the American Civil War. It took place on October
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, September 15, 2017
2. War Eagle Trail Marker (tall view; "Old Abe" sculpture at top of pole)
3. 101st Airborne Division. The 101st Airborne Division has a history that is nearly a century long. During World War II, it was renowned for its role in Operation Overlord (the D-Day landings and airborne landings on 6 June 1944, in Normandy, France), Operation Market Garden, the liberation of the Netherlands and its action during the Battle of the Bulge around the city of Bastogne, Belgium. During the Vietnam War, the 101st Airborne Division fought in several major campaigns and battles, including the Battle of Hamburger Hill in May 1969. (Submitted on July 4, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, September 15, 2017
3. War Eagle Trail Marker (wide view; southeast corner Madison County Courthouse in background)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, September 15, 2017
4. Madison County Courthouse ("Old Abe" sculpture & marker visible at right)
Credits. This page was last revised on July 5, 2018. It was originally submitted on July 4, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 323 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 4, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
