Athens in Athens County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Athens County Civil War Soldiers and Sailors Memorial

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., January 4, 2009

1. Athens County Civil War Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Dedication

Inscription. The People of Athens County
erect
this monument
in memory of those who volunteered
as
Soldiers and Sailors
in defense of the Union
and to perpetuate
Free Government.

The People
will ever remember how much of
our national prosperity
is due to
the patriotism and valor
of
the men who died
in
the service of their country

Athens County
contributed
twenty six hundred and ten men
as
soldiers and sailors
in the
War for the Union, 1861 - 1865.

Erected 1893 by The Citizens of Athens County.

Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1861.

Location. 39° 19.639′ N, 82° 6.041′ W. Marker is in Athens, Ohio, in Athens County. Marker is on Union Street, on the right when traveling east. Marker is on the campus of Ohio University, about 150 feet east of the Alumni Gateway at Union Street and Court Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Athens OH 45701, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Student Voices (a few steps from this marker); The Kissing Circle (a few steps from this marker); Ohio University (within

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shouting distance of this marker); Ohio University 1915 Alumni Gateway (within shouting distance of this marker); Bicentennial of the Northwest Ordinance (within shouting distance of this marker); The Elms (within shouting distance of this marker); Ohio University's Distinguished Visitors (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Memorial Auditorium (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Athens.

More about this memorial. Statues cast by M. J. Power Foundry, New York.

Athens County Civil War Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Remembrance image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., January 4, 2009

2. Athens County Civil War Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Remembrance

Athens County Civil War Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Contribution image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., January 4, 2009

3. Athens County Civil War Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Contribution

Athens County Civil War Soldiers and Sailors Memorial image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., January 4, 2009

4. Athens County Civil War Soldiers and Sailors Memorial

Looking east.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., January 4, 2009

5. Athens County Civil War Soldiers and Sailors Memorial

Looking west toward Alumni Gate in center background.

Athens County Civil War Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Jamie Abel, May 4, 2011

6. Athens County Civil War Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Marker

Monument in the springtime.

Athens County Civil War Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Cavalryman Statue image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., January 4, 2009

7. Athens County Civil War Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Cavalryman Statue

Athens County Civil War Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Soldier Statue image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., January 4, 2009

8. Athens County Civil War Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Soldier Statue

C. Bubert, sculptor, 1880.

Athens County Civil War Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Sailor Statue image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., January 4, 2009

9. Athens County Civil War Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Sailor Statue

D. Richards, sculptor.

Athens County Civil War Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Bronze Panel and Date image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., January 4, 2009

10. Athens County Civil War Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Bronze Panel and Date

Athens County Civil War Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Bronze Panel and Quote image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., January 4, 2009

11. Athens County Civil War Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Bronze Panel and Quote

“Dulce et decorum est pro patria mori”

Athens County Civil War Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Bronze Panel and Commissiones image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., January 4, 2009

12. Athens County Civil War Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Bronze Panel and Commissiones

Photographed By Jamie Abel, May 4, 2011

13. Athens County Civil War Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Marker

Topmost sculpture on the monument.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 21, 2020. It was originally submitted on January 22, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 5,161 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on January 22, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 6. submitted on May 5, 2011, by Jamie Abel of Westerville, Ohio. 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. submitted on January 22, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 13. submitted on May 5, 2011, by Jamie Abel of Westerville, Ohio. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.