Virden in Macoupin County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Battle of Virden Monument

Photographed By Thomas Smith, April 9, 2022

1. Battle of Virden Monument

Inscription. Battle of Virden Monument
State of Illinois Coal Office
UMWA District 12
Illinois AFL-CIO City of Virden • John E Hein • John & Sondra Narmont • Wayne & Liz Joplin • John & Jeannie Alexander

In memory of Stephen & Luriel Narmont by John & Sondra Narmont, John, Andy and Mary Kolesar Matuska, UMWA Local 1613, UMWA Local 1969, United Transportation Union, SEIU Local 73, Southern & Central Illinois Laborers, DuPage County Building Trades Council, Mother Jones Foundation In memory of Mettie F. Funk, Truss Slater ? Garretson Lumber, Calvert & Ferry Funeral Home, Flowers Santitation, Roger K. Flowers Sr. Sav-Mor Pharmacy, Atmos Energy, Lowder Construction, Arnold Monument Company,

Topics. This historical marker and monument is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Labor Unions • Notable Events.

Location. 39° 30.07′ N, 89° 46′ W. Marker is in Virden, Illinois, in Macoupin County. Marker is at the intersection of North Dye Street and East Jackson Street, on the right when traveling south on North Dye Street. The memorial stands on Virden City Square. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 139 N Dye St, Virden IL 62690, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 12 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Veterans Memorial (a few steps from

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this marker); Operation Iraqi Freedom (within shouting distance of this marker); World War (within shouting distance of this marker); Route 66 Coal Towns (within shouting distance of this marker); Zeffiro Galli (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lest We Forget (approx. 2½ miles away); World War I Memorial (approx. 3.9 miles away); Pioneer Park (approx. 11.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Virden.

Photographed By Thomas Smith, April 9, 2022

2. Battle of Virden Monument

Credits. This page was last revised on April 24, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 18, 2022, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. This page has been viewed 222 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 18, 2022, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. 2. submitted on April 22, 2022, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.