Camden in Minneapolis in Hennepin County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Grand Army of the Republic
Photographed by McGhiever, June 7, 2024
1. Grand Army of the Republic Marker
The Civil War, fought on American soil and dividing states, communities, and families, changed the nation forever. Founded in 1866 on the principles of "Fraternity, Charity and Loyalty," the Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R.) helped Union veterans to stay in contact and to support federal pensions for veterans. The G.A.R. reached its peak enrollment in 1890, with 490,000 members. One of its most important legacies is the founding of Decoration Day on May 30a day to remember veterans by decorating their graves. This annual observance is now known as Memorial Day.
[Caption:] On Decoration Day, the G.A.R. erected memorial arches at Ft. Snelling and other locations where they held encampments.
1. Poppies grew in WWI battlefields and symbolize remembrance of the war.
2. The National Shield of the United States of America.
3. Bay laurel crowned the brave and victorious since the time of the Greeks and Romans.
4. Oak symbolizes strength and endurance, is America's National Tree, and represents military rank.
5. Name and number of each of Hennepin County's ten G.A.R. posts.
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7. Intertwined poppy, laurel, and oak signify remembrance, victory, and strength.
[Caption:] In 1924, the Grand Army of the Republic Circle was created. Ten Elm trees and ten bronze markers were placed around the circle to honor the ten Hennepin County posts of the G.A.R. The statue of Abraham Lincoln was added in 1929 by surviving members of the G.A.R.
Erected 2011.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1866.
Location. 45° 2.169′ N, 93° 19.108′ W. Marker is in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in Hennepin County. It is in Camden. It can be reached from the intersection of 45th Avenue N. and Xerxes Avenue N., on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Minneapolis MN 55412, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Midwest, in the Corn Belt, and in the Great River
Photographed by McGhiever, June 7, 2024
2. Grand Army of the Republic marker and circle
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: To Our Comrades Who "Went West" (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Victory Memorial Drive (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Victory Memorial Drive (about 400 feet away); "Lest We Forget" (about 400 feet away); The Great War (about 400 feet away); Garden Dedicated to Frances Pollard (approx. 1.2 miles away); The "Lumberman" (approx. 1.3 miles away); Webber Pool (approx. 1.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Minneapolis.
Photographed by McGhiever, June 7, 2024
3. One of the circle's 10 G.A.R. post markers: John A. Rawlins Post No. 126
Photographed by McGhiever, June 7, 2024
4. One of the circle's 10 G.A.R. post markers: Dudley P. Chase Post No. 22
Photographed by McGhiever, June 7, 2024
5. 1929 statue of Abraham Lincoln at the Grand Army of the Republic Circle
Credits. This page was last revised on August 30, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 30, 2024, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota. This page has been viewed 251 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 30, 2024, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota.
