Galesburg in Knox County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Mary A. Bickerdyke Monument
Photographed by Mark Parker, July 19, 2023
1. Mary A. Bickerdyke Marker
Born July 19, 1817
Died Nov. 8, 1901
Army Nurse
Mother to the Boys
in Blue 1861-1865
Erected 1904 by Grand Army of the Republic and Women's Relief Corps of Illinois.
Topics and series. This monument and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Science & Medicine • War, US Civil • Women. In addition, it is included in the The Grand Army of the Republic series list.
Location. 40° 56.637′ N, 90° 24.212′ W. Monument is in Galesburg, Illinois, in Knox County. It can be reached from South Linwood Road (Illinois Route 41) 0.3 miles south of West Main Street ( Route 41), on the right when traveling south. The monument is in the southeast quadrant of Linwood Cemetery. Touch for map. Monument is at or near this postal address: 432 South Linwood, Galesburg IL 61401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial monument is in Central Illinois. It is also in the American Midwest and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: West Street (approx. 1.6 miles away); Lincoln-Douglas Debate (approx. 1.7 miles away); Tompkins Street (approx. 1.7 miles away); Original Site of Galesburg Sr. High School (approx. 1.7 miles away); Galesburg, Illinois (approx. 1.7 miles away); Old Main (approx. 1.7 miles away); This Memorial Tablet (approx. 1.7 miles away); Abraham Lincoln Knox College (approx. 1.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Galesburg.
Regarding Mary A. Bickerdyke Monument. The Women's Relief Corps Memorial Association used $300 they had raised to put a large marker on the grave of Mary Ann Bickerdyke. It was dedicated June 30, 1904. A downpour of rain delayed the ceremony until 4 oclock in the afternoon. Mrs. Blazer presided and the ceremony opened with the singing of Nearer, My God to Thee. The ladies of the W.R.C. formed a circle around the grave which was decorated with flags and flowers.
Related marker.
via National Museum of Civil War History, unknown
2. Mary A. Bickerdyke
Also see . . . She Ranks MeThe Story of Mother Bickerdyke. National Museum of Civil War Medicine website entry (Submitted on May 19, 2026, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Mark Parker, July 19, 2023
3. Side view of Mary A. Bickerdyke Monument
Inscription: Erected by G.A.R. (Grand Army of the Republic) & W.R.C. (Women's Relief Corps) of Illinois
Photographed by Mark Parker, July 19, 2023
4. Full view of Mary A. Bickerdyke Monument
Headstone of her husband Robert is behind and to the right of the monument. Mary A. Bickerdyke's headstone is behind the monument
Photographed by Mark Parker, July 19, 2023
5. Mary A. Bickerdyke headstone
Inscription: Mary A. Bickerdyke U.S. Army Nurse
Base of the monument is in the background.
Base of the monument is in the background.
Photographed by Mark Parker, July 19, 2023
6. Mary A. Bickerdyke statue in front of the Knox County Courthouse Courthouse
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on December 4, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 259 times since then and 83 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 4, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. 2. submitted on May 19, 2026, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on December 4, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
