Attica in Fountain County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
In Memory of Heroes 1861 - 1865
Civil War Memorial
Photographed By Al Wolf, July 4, 2009
1. In Memory of Heroes 1861 - 1865 Memorial
In Memory of Heroes 1861 - 1865
Presented by L. of G. A. R.
Attica Circle, 1911Erected 1911 by L. of G. A. R.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Heroes • War, US Civil.
Location. 40° 16.589′ N, 87° 15.345′ W. Marker is in Attica, Indiana, in Fountain County. Memorial can be reached from South Perry Street south of Booth Avenue. Marker located in Riverside Cemetery. Go into cemetery at the first (North) entry. Cannon sits on a hill in the front quarter of the cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Attica IN 47918, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. World War I Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Harrison Hills Country Club House (approx. 0.9 miles away); Italianate Style House (approx. 1.1 miles away); Attica & Covington Canal Skirmish (approx. 1.1 miles away); Dr. John Evans (approx. 1.1 miles away); Attica’s Carnegie Library (approx. 1.1 miles away);
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Photographed By Al Wolf, July 4, 2009
2. Other Side - - In Memory of Heroes 1861 - 1865 Memorial
Photographed By Al Wolf, July 4, 2009
3. Muzzle View - - 24-pdr Field Howitzer Model 1841
The muzzle marking from the top, clockwise, read "C.A. & Co.", "1324", "1862", "T.J.R.", "No. 16." These markings indicate this howitzer was produced by Cyrus Alger & Co. in 1862. The howitzer weighed 1,324 pounds when inspected by Thomas J. Rodman for acceptance, and assigned the registry number 16.
Photographed By Al Wolf, July 4, 2009
4. Breech End of Cannon / Civil War Memorial
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5. Right Side - - In Memory of Heroes 1861 - 1865 Memorial
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6. Left Front - - In Memory of Heroes 1861 - 1865 Memorial
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7. Right Front - - In Memory of Heroes 1861 - 1865 Memorial
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8. Left Rear - - In Memory of Heroes 1861 - 1865 Memorial
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9. Right Rear - - In Memory of Heroes 1861 - 1865 Memorial
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10. Wide Left Front View - - In Memory of Heroes 1861 - 1865 Memorial
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11. Wide Right Front View - - In Memory of Heroes 1861 - 1865 Memorial
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12. Wide Right Rear View - - In Memory of Heroes 1861 - 1865 Memorial
Credits. This page was last revised on August 30, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 4, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 1,466 times since then and 101 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. submitted on July 4, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
