Near Beloit in Rock County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Highway

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, June 29, 2022

1. Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Highway Marker

Inscription. A living memorial to and in honor of all Wisconsin veterans, living and dead, of all wars in which the United States of America has engaged.

Color guard of the 8th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment with Old Abe at Vicksburg, Mississippi, 1863
The contributions of Wisconsin veterans date to the Civil War, when over 90,000 men took up arms to preserve the Union at places like Antietam, Vicksburg and Gettysburg. Since then, numerous Wisconsin men and women have served in our nation's military during times of peace and war.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Military • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1863.

Location. 42° 30.33′ N, 88° 59.063′ W. Marker is near Beloit, Wisconsin, in Rock County. Located at the Beloit Travel Wisconsin Welcome Center. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Beloit WI 53511, 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. Black Hawk War (a few steps from this marker); The Medal of Honor (within shouting distance of this marker); Wisconsin's First Aviator (approx. 1.2 miles away); Beloit College (approx. 2.4 miles away); Rasey House (approx. 2.4 miles away); Roy Chapman Andrews (approx. 2.6

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miles away); Black Hawk at Turtle Village / The U.S. Military at Turtle Village (approx. 2.6 miles away); Abraham Lincoln (approx. 2.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Beloit.

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, June 29, 2022

2. Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Highway Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 5, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 5, 2022, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 120 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 5, 2022, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.