Downtown in Grand Rapids in Kent County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Civil War Veterans Memorial

Photographed by Craig Doda, October 12, 2024

1. Civil War Veterans Memorial Marker

Inscription. This tablet was erected by the Department of Michigan Woman's Relief Corps - In memory of, and dedicated to the Veterans of the Civil War.

O vangard of freedom, a silent salute,
let love be our language for words they are mute.
While o'er you the emblem you perished to save.
The star spangled banner forever shall wave.
Replaced and rededicated November 1975

Erected 1975 by Department of Michigan Woman's Relief Corps.

Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: War, US Civil • Women. In addition, it is included in the The Grand Army of the Republic series list.

Location. 42° 57.806′ N, 85° 40.049′ W. Memorial is in Grand Rapids, Michigan, in Kent County. It is in Downtown. It can be reached from the intersection of Fulton Street East and Division Avenue North, on the right when traveling west. Located in Monument Park. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 3 Fulton St E, Grand Rapids MI 49503, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in West Michigan.

It is also in the American

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Midwest

and on the Great Lakes.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Monument Park (here, next to this marker); Kent County Civil War Monument & Fountain (a few steps from this marker); The Commandery Of The State Of Michigan (a few steps from this marker); In Memory of Grand Army of Republic (a few steps from this marker); Roger B. Chaffee (within shouting distance of this marker); Courthouse Square (within shouting distance of this marker); Combat Wounded Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Grand Rapids Korean War Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Grand Rapids.

Civil War Veterans Memorial image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Doda, October 12, 2024

2. Civil War Veterans Memorial

Credits. This page was last revised on November 29, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 23, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 224 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 23, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.