Richmond in Wayne County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Old Camp Wayne
1861 1865
By Rev. Ronald Irick, September 3, 2019
1. Old Camp Wayne Marker
historic ground was
organized and mustered
into the volunteer service,
for the preservation of
the Union, the loyal and
patriotic men composing
the following regiments:
16th Indiana Vol. Inf.
36th Indiana Vol. Inf.
57th Indiana Vol. Inf.
69th Indiana Vol. Inf.
84th Indiana Vol. Inf.
124th Indiana Vol. Inf.
To the everlasting honor
and devotion of these men
this tablet is dedicated.
Erected by Wm. P. Benton
Camp, No. 28, Sons of Union
Veterans of the Civil War,
and their Auxiliary, No. 43.
A.D. 1926
Erected 1926 by Wm. P. Benton Camp, No. 28, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, and Auxiliary, No. 43.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.
Location. 39° 49.286′ N, 84° 53.41′ W. Marker is in Richmond, Indiana, in Wayne County. Memorial is at the intersection of South 9th Street (U.S. 27) and S E Street, on the right when traveling south
By Rev. Ronald Irick, September 3, 2019
2. Old Camp Wayne Marker
full view of marker
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Camp Wayne (approx. 0.4 miles away); Bishop William Paul Quinn (approx. 0.4 miles away); C. Francis Jenkins (approx. half a mile away); Sailor Street (approx. 0.6 miles away); 1968 Downtown Richmond Explosion (approx. 0.6 miles away); Vietnam War Memorial (approx. 0.6 miles away); Freedom Fountain (approx. 0.6 miles away); Wayne Township World War II Memorial (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richmond.
By Rev. Ronald Irick, September 3, 2019
3. Old Camp Wayne Marker
marker as seen from corner of SE and 9th Streets
By Rev. Ronald Irick, September 3, 2019
4. Old Camp Wayne Marker
old fire house on corner of 9th and SE Street. Marker was in front for many years, but was moved to the east side for traffic safety
By Rev. Ronald Irick, September 3, 2019
5. Old Camp Wayne Marker
logo of the Sons of the Union Veterans of the Civil War
By Rev. Ronald Irick, September 3, 2019
6. Old Camp Wayne Marker
logo of the Auxiliary
Credits. This page was last revised on September 5, 2019. It was originally submitted on September 4, 2019, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 87 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on September 4, 2019, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
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