Columbus in Columbia County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Grand Army of the Republic Memorial
Photographed By Keith L, September 27, 2009
1. Grand Army of the Republic Memorial
Erected by
H. M. Brown Post No. 146.
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G. A. R.
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In memory of our comrades
formerly residents of
Columbus, Otsego, Hampden,
York, Elba & Calamus,
who now fill unknown graves.
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1861—1865
Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1865.
Location. 43° 20.335′ N, 89° 0.949′ W. Marker is in Columbus, Wisconsin, in Columbia County. Marker is at the intersection of South Dickason Boulevard and West James Street (Wisconsin Highway 16/60) on South Dickason Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Columbus WI 53925, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 12 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Columbus Public Library (a few steps from this marker); Farmers & Merchants Union Bank (a few steps from this marker); Columbus City Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Governor James Taylor Lewis / Governor Lewis: Civil War Era (approx. 0.4 miles away); World War II Memorial (approx. 3.3 miles away); Fall River Dam (approx. 3.8 miles away); Lowell Women Firefighters (approx. 9.8 miles away); Frederick Douglass (approx. 12 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbus.
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Photographed By Keith L, September 27, 2009
2. Grand Army of the Republic Memorial
circa 1920
3. G.A.R. Memorial, Corner Broadway and James, Columbus, Wis.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 14, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 7, 2010, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,981 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 7, 2010, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. 3. submitted on December 24, 2014. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
