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
State of Illinois Coal Office
UMWA District 12
Illinois AFL-CIO
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
Photographed By Thomas Smith, April 9, 2022
2. Battle of Virden Monument
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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 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.
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 153 times since then and 39 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.
