Van Wert in Van Wert County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Civil War Soldiers and Sailors Monument
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 5, 2008
1. Civil War Soldiers and Sailors Monument
In Memory of Our Fallen Heroes, 1861-1865.Erected 1901 by Scott Relief Corps No. 18.
Topics. This historical marker and monument is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War, US Civil.
Location. 40° 52.282′ N, 84° 36.448′ W. Marker is in Van Wert, Ohio, in Van Wert County. Marker can be reached from Woodland Avenue, on the left when traveling west. Monument is in Woodland Cemetery, about one quarter mile from entrance. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Van Wert OH 45891, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Company D, 2nd Ohio Volunteer Infantry Monument (here, next to this marker); Woodlawn Union Cemetery Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); First County Library in the United States (approx. 1.2 miles away); The Historic Lincoln Highway (approx. 1.2 miles away); The Brumback Library (approx. 1.2 miles away); Van Wert Gazebo (approx. 1.3 miles away); Chestnut Oak (approx. 1.3 miles away); House Of Seven Oaks (approx. 1.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Van Wert.
More about this monument. Erected 4 July 1901.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 5, 2008
2. Soaring Eagle (front of monument)
this page online
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 5, 2008
3. In Memory of Our Fallen Heroes (back of monument)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 5, 2008
4. Scott Relief Corps No. 18 (south side of monument)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 5, 2008
5. Soldier Statue Atop Monument
Photographed By Craig Doda, January 22, 2022
6. Civil War Soldiers and Sailors Monument
Photographed By Craig Doda, January 22, 2022
7. Civil War Soldiers and Sailors Monument Detail (north side of monument)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 6, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 13, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,215 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 13, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 6, 7. submitted on January 24, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
