Barre in Worcester County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Ella Elvira Gibson
Captain
Ella Elvira Gibson
of Barre Massachusetts
1821 - 1901
Chaplain
Grand Army of The Republic
1864 - 1865
First female U.S. Army Chaplain and the
only female officer to serve on either
side during the War Between the States
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: War, US Civil • Women.
Location. 42° 25.406′ N, 72° 6.344′ W. Marker is in Barre, Massachusetts, in Worcester County. Memorial can be reached from the intersection of Barre Road and School Street, on the right when traveling north. This plaque is located on the Barre Civil War Monument. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Barre MA 01005, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Barre Civil War Monument (here, next to this marker); James R. Brown Memorial Fountain (a few steps from this marker); Barre World War I Honor Roll (within shouting distance of this marker); Barre Veterans Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Walter S. Bates (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Barre State Normal School (about 300 feet away); Harding Allen (about 400 feet away); Sgt. Harry L. Miller (approx. 2.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Barre.
Also see . . . Ella Elvira Gibson (Wikipedia). (Submitted on May 23, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
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