Sherwood in Defiance County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
G.A.R. Soldier Monument
Photographed By Craig Doda, July 9, 2019
1. G.A.R. Soldier Monument
Inscription.
G.A.R. Soldier Monument. .
Memorial to the Heroes of 1861 to 1865 Who Gave Their Lives That Our Nation Might Live Erected by Hancock WRC No. 282 Hancock Post No. 579 G.A.R.. The Monument was originally dedicated on July 3, 1909 through the efforts of the Hancock Women's Relief Corps No. 282, an Auxiliary of the Hancock Post No. 579 Grand Army of the Republic, a nationwide organization of former Union Civil War Veterans that was founded in 1866. Former Civil War General and Congressman Isaac Sherwood, along with numerous Civil War Veterans, school children and ordinary citizens were in attendance. The original concrete pedestal had been mixed and poured by the local Civil War Veterans at a cost of $400. At the time of its dedication there were four G.A.R. Posts and two other G.A.R. Monuments within Defiance County. There were a total of 740 G.A.R. Posts in the State of Ohio.
Memorial to the Heroes of 1861 to 1865
Who Gave Their Lives That Our Nation Might Live
Erected by Hancock WRC No. 282
Hancock Post No. 579 G.A.R.
The Monument was originally dedicated on July 3, 1909 through the
efforts of the Hancock Women's Relief Corps No. 282, an Auxiliary of the
Hancock Post No. 579 Grand Army of the Republic, a nationwide
organization of former Union Civil War Veterans that was founded in 1866.
Former Civil War General and Congressman Isaac Sherwood, along with
numerous Civil War Veterans, school children and ordinary citizens were in
attendance. The original concrete pedestal had been mixed and poured by
the local Civil War Veterans at a cost of $400. At the time of its dedication
there were four G.A.R. Posts and two other G.A.R. Monuments within Defiance
County. There were a total of 740 G.A.R. Posts in the State of Ohio.
Topics. This monument and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is July 3, 1909.
Location. 41° 17.369′ N, 84° 33.178′ W. Marker is in Sherwood, Ohio, in Defiance County. Memorial is at the intersection of North Harrison Street (U.S. 127) and Ash Street, on the right when traveling north on North Harrison Street. Touch for map
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. Marker is at or near this postal address: 405 N Harrison St, Sherwood OH 43556, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 17, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 12, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 108 times since then and 8 times this year. Last updated on May 17, 2023, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 12, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.