Mansfield in Richland County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Richland County War Memorial
Dedicated to the men and women of Richland County who served our country in time of war, and in memory of those who lost their lives.
Presented to the Citizens of Richland County as a Bicentennial Event
Lest We Forget America's Wars American Revolution War of 1812 Mexican War Indian Wars Civil War Spanish-American War World War I World War II Korean Conflict Vietnam Era.
Erected 1976.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Military. In addition, it is included in the The Spirit of 76, Americas Bicentennial Celebration series list.
Location. 40° 45.495′ N, 82° 30.818′ W. Memorial is in Mansfield, Ohio, in Richland County. It is at the intersection of Park Avenue East (Ohio Route 430) and Diamond Street ( Route 13), on the right when traveling east on Park Avenue East. Memorials are on the grounds of the county courthouse. Identical Lest We Forget America's Wars markers are found on four Civil War-era cannons. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Mansfield OH 44902, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in the American Midwest. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Congressional Medal of Honor Recipients (a few steps from this marker); Richland County Vietnam Veteran's Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Gold Star Families Monument (a few steps from this marker); John Sherman, 1823-1900 / The Sherman Anti-Trust Act (within shouting distance of this marker); First Religious Service (within shouting distance of this marker); Lt. Col. Jared Mansfield (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial (about 300 feet away); Vasbinder Fountain (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mansfield.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., June 6, 2009
5. Cannon Muzzle Markings
This gun bears the registry number 76, matching to one cast by Tredegar Foundry, Richmond, Virginia, in 1859. Among the last produced by that factory for the Federal government before the Civil War, it was inspected by Benjamin Huger (B.H.) who later served the Confederacy.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 23, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 16, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,801 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 16, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 4. submitted on May 17, 2022, by Dan Reynard of Bellevue, Wisconsin. 5, 6. submitted on July 16, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.




