Wabash in Wabash County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

James H. Emmett

Photographed by Craig Doda, January 28, 2023

1. James H. Emmett Marker

Inscription. Co. H 8th Ind. Vol. killed in Battle at Rich Mountain Vir. July 11, 1861. First Soldier from Wabash Co. to sacrifice his life for our country.

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is July 11, 1861.

Location. 40° 47.917′ N, 85° 49.324′ W. Memorial is in Wabash, Indiana, in Wabash County. It is at the intersection of West Hill Street and Court Street, on the right when traveling east on West Hill Street. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 89 W Hill St, Wabash IN 46992, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in Northern Indiana.

It is also in the American Midwest

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Memorial Tree (here, next to this marker); Union Soldiers Of Wabash County Memorial Building (a

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few steps from this marker); Wabash County Honor Rolls (within shouting distance of this marker); Wabash Christian Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Presbyterian Church (within shouting distance of this marker); First Electrically Lighted City (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Story of the Bell (about 400 feet away); Wabash, Indiana (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wabash.

Photographed by Craig Doda, January 28, 2023

2. James H. Emmett Marker

Photographed by Craig Doda, January 28, 2023

3. James H. Emmett Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 29, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 138 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 29, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.