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Cambridge in Guernsey County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
 

Guernsey Civil War Memorial

 
 
Guernsey Civil War Memorial image. Click for full size.
Photographed By J. J. Prats
1. Guernsey Civil War Memorial
Inscription. Dedicated to the memory of the men from Guernsey County who served in the defense of their country in the War of the Rebellion 1861–1865. Gettysburg, Atlanta, Shiloh, Vicksburg, Winchester, Antietam, Wilderness, Chickanauga.
 
Erected 1903 by Monumental Association and The Commissioners of Guernsey County.
 
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. 40° 1.495′ N, 81° 35.399′ W. Marker is in Cambridge, Ohio, in Guernsey County. Marker is at the intersection of Wheeling Avenue (U.S. 40) and South 8th Street a.k.a. Southgate Parkway (Ohio Route 209), on the right when traveling west on Wheeling Avenue. Marker is in front of the county courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Cambridge OH 43725, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Guernsey County Vietnam Conflict Memorial (a few
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steps from this marker); Purple Heart Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Guernsey County Desert Storm Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Congressional Medal of Honor Recipients (a few steps from this marker); Guernsey County Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Robert T. Secrest (a few steps from this marker); Representatives in the United States Congress who Were Residents of Guernsey County (within shouting distance of this marker); Cambridge (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cambridge.
 
South Face with Inscription image. Click for full size.
Photographed By J. J. Prats, April 10, 2006
2. South Face with Inscription
North Face image. Click for full size.
Photographed By J. J. Prats, April 10, 2006
3. North Face
West Face image. Click for full size.
Photographed By J. J. Prats, April 10, 2006
4. West Face
East Face image. Click for full size.
Photographed By J. J. Prats, April 10, 2006
5. East Face
Brass Tablet Below Figure on East Face image. Click for full size.
Photographed By J. J. Prats, April 10, 2006
6. Brass Tablet Below Figure on East Face
Daughter's of Union Veterans of the Civil War, Kate B. Sherwood Tent # 42. Monument restored by funds provided by interested citizens and organizations. Re-dedicated 17 June 1995.
Figure on Top image. Click for full size.
Photographed By J. J. Prats, April 10, 2006
7. Figure on Top
Southwest Facing Relief image. Click for full size.
Photographed By J. J. Prats, April 10, 2006
8. Southwest Facing Relief
Same relief is on northeast face.
Northwest Facing Relief image. Click for full size.
Photographed By J. J. Prats, April 10, 2006
9. Northwest Facing Relief
Same relief is on the southeast face.
Middle Portion of Obelisk, South Face image. Click for full size.
Photographed By J. J. Prats, April 10, 2006
10. Middle Portion of Obelisk, South Face
Memorial and Courthouse image. Click for full size.
Photographed By J. J. Prats, April 10, 2006
11. Memorial and Courthouse
National Road Milestone<br>(Next to the Civil War Monument) image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, May 28, 2007
12. National Road Milestone
(Next to the Civil War Monument)
Cumberland 180
Wheeling 50
Zanesville 24
Andrew Kachilla
Stone Carver
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on July 14, 2019. It was originally submitted on April 20, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 2,118 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11. submitted on April 20, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.   12. submitted on March 22, 2015, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.

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