Burlington in Des Moines County, Iowa — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

First Civil War Monument West of the Mississippi

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 25, 2021

1. First Civil War Monument West of the Mississippi Marker

Inscription. At this site, on the 26th day of September 1864, the Donahue and McCosh Marble Shop put on display the first Civil War Monument west of the Mississippi River. It is now located at the Kossuth Cemetery east of Mediapolis Iowa.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is September 26, 1864.

Location. 40° 48.645′ N, 91° 6.21′ W. Marker is in Burlington, Iowa, in Des Moines County. Marker is on North 4th Street just south of Washington Street, on the left when traveling south. The marker is mounted at eye-level on the north edge of the building at this address, facing North 4th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 316 North 4th Street, Burlington IA 52601, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The First Congregational Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Hedge's Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 20th Anniversary of the Snake Alley Criterium (about 300 feet away); The Burlington Public Library (about 500 feet away); Hotel Burlington (about 600 feet away); Snake Alley (about 700 feet away); Engine No. 3003 / Market Square

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(approx. ¼ mile away); Henderson County Covered Bridge (approx. 9.9 miles away in Illinois). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Burlington.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Kossuth Civil War Memorial

Also see . . . Kossuth Civil War Memorial.

Kossuth Cemetery
Yellow Spring Township
Dedicated July 4, 1866
To the memory of our brave soldiers from Yellow Spring Township who died in the service of their country and their comrades.

(Submitted on December 29, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 25, 2021

2. First Civil War Monument West of the Mississippi Marker

The marker is mounted at the left [north] edge of the building at this address.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 29, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 29, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 63 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 29, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.