Madison in Jefferson County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Jefferson County ( Indiana ) Civil War Memorial
Photographed by Ginger Drenning, August 26, 2009
1. Jefferson County ( Indiana ) Civil War Memorial Marker
Erected to
The Everlasting Memory
of the Soldiers of
Jefferson County
in the Civil War
1861 - - - 1865
By their Comrade
George Middleton
Private, Co. E-Third Regiment
Indiana Cavalry
Topics and series. This historical marker and memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1861.
Location. 38° 44.161′ N, 85° 22.56′ W. Marker is in Madison, Indiana, in Jefferson County. It is on East Main Street west of Walnut Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Madison IN 47250, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker and memorial is in Southern Indiana. It is also in the American Midwest, in the Ohio River Valley, 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: This Shell Fired into Vicksburg (here, next to this marker); Samuel Woodfill (within shouting distance of this marker); Little Jimmy (within shouting distance of this marker); Replica of The Statue of Liberty (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old Courthouse Treasure (about 300 feet away); Jefferson County Courthouse / Madison's Commercial District (about 300 feet away); Lt. General Walter Krueger
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Other markers no longer nearby. Samuel Woodfill (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); Jefferson County War Memorial (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).
Also see . . . Circus Memoirs: Reminices of George Middleton. George Middleton's memoirs as related to his wife. After the war, George lived a long and interesting life with the circus. Of that career he wrote, My army life had a great deal to do with my being able to adapt myself so readily to the inconveniences and emergencies to overcome in this life. I took to it like a young duck to a pond. (Submitted on August 31, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
Photographed by Ginger Drenning, August 26, 2009
2. Full View - - Civil War Memorial Marker & Rededication Plaque
Photographed by Ginger Drenning, August 26, 2009
3. Rededication Plaque of 1991
It reads:: "" Soldier/Sailor Monument Rededicated and Preserved June 14, 1991, while our Country was at War in the Middle East.
Conservator - John Dugger, Venus Bronze Works
Donated by: DAR - - Co. Comm. ""
Photographed by Ginger Drenning, August 26, 2009
4. Full View - - Civil War Memorial
Photographed by Ginger Drenning, August 26, 2009
5. Statues on Top
Photographed by Ginger Drenning, August 26, 2009
6. Other Full View - - Civil War Memorial
Photographed by Ginger Drenning, August 26, 2009
7. Other View - - Statues on Top
Photographed by Ginger Drenning, August 26, 2009
8. Another Full View - - Civil War Memorial
Photographed by Ginger Drenning, August 26, 2009
9. Another View - - Statues on Top
Credits. This page was last revised on December 30, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 31, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 2,085 times since then and 55 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. submitted on August 31, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
