Ipswich in Essex County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)

The Unknown Dead

1861-1865

Photographed by Marc Posner, July 8, 2024

1. The Unknown Dead Marker

Inscription. Erected by Gen James Appleton, Woman's Relief Corps of Ipswich, May 27, 1897.

A tribute of gratitude to those Union soldiers and sailors of the Civil War of 1861-1865, whose last resting place is unknown.

Erected 1897 by Woman's Relief Corps of Ipswich.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the The Grand Army of the Republic series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 27, 1897.

Location. 42° 40.808′ N, 70° 50.242′ W. Marker is in Ipswich, Massachusetts, in Essex County. It is at the intersection of Central Street (Scenic Massachusetts Route A1A/133) and North Main Street, on the left when traveling south on Central Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ipswich MA 01938, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on Massachusetts’ North Shore,

in Greater Boston,

and in the Merrimack Valley.

It is also in the American Northeast,

in New England,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North

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America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Market Street (a few steps from this marker); Ipswich Civil War Monument (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); American Legion Auxiliary Unit No 80 (about 300 feet away); In Memory of Ipswich Soldiers and Sailors (about 300 feet away); Meetinghouse Green (about 400 feet away); Lafayette's Tour (about 500 feet away); Revolution of 1689 (about 600 feet away); The District (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ipswich.

Photographed by Marc Posner, July 8, 2024

2. The Unknown Dead Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 12, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 11, 2024, by Marc Posner of Somerville, Massachusetts. This page has been viewed 177 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 11, 2024, by Marc Posner of Somerville, Massachusetts. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.