Central City in Linn County, Iowa — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
LTC Charles A. Clark
6th Maine Volunteer Infantry
| | Medal of Honor at Brooks Ford, VA | |
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 18, 2025
1. LTC Charles A. Clark Marker
Clark was born in Sangerville, Maine on January 26, 1841. He enlisted with the 6th Maine Infantry in July 1861, and was commissioned as a lieutenant in February 1862. He later served as captain and assistant adjutant general of volunteers from May to October 1864.
After the war, he worked as a lawyer in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He was active in the Grand Army of the Republic, and was elected its national judge advocate general in 1905 and the department commander of Iowa in 1906. He was named a regent of the University of Iowa in 1907.
Clark died at his home in Cedar Rapids on December 22, 1913, and his remains are interred at the Oak Hill Cemetery.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Medal of Honor Recipients series list. A significant historical date for this entry is January 26, 1841.
Location. 42° 11.733′ N, 91° 31.672′ W. Marker is in Central City, Iowa, in Linn County. It is on Central City Road 0.3 miles east of Marion Road (Iowa Route 13), on the right when traveling east. The
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Regionally, this marker is in Eastern Iowa. 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, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture and also the Louisiana Purchase.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Mancil V. Root (here, next to this marker); Salvatore Guinta, SSG (here, next to this marker); PFC Nicholas Aberle (here, next to this marker); Paul Warfield Tibbets Jr. (here, next to this marker); Robert Naughton (here, next to this marker); Central City Freedom Rock Veterans Memorial (here, next to this marker); J. C. Clegg Building (approx. 0.7 miles away); Amvets Auxiliary Coggon Honors its War Dead
2. Marker detail: LTC Charles A. Clark
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Central City Freedom Rock Veterans Memorial
Also see . . .
1. Charles Amory Clark (Wikipedia).
Excerpt: American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Clark received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action at Brooks Ford, Virginia on May 4, 1863. He was honored with the award on May 13, 1896.(Submitted on October 13, 2025, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
2. Charles Amory Clark (Congressional Medal of Honor Society).
Excerpt: Rank: Lieutenant & Adjutant (Highest Rank: Brevet Lieutenant Colonel)(Submitted on October 13, 2025, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Medal of Honor Action Date: May 4, 1863
Medal of Honor Action Place: Brooks Ford, Virginia, USA
Citation: Having voluntarily taken command of his regiment in the absence of its commander, at great personal risk and with remarkable presence of mind and fertility of resource, Clark led the command down an exceedingly precipitous embankment to the Rappahannock River andby his gallantry, coolness, and good judgment in the face of the enemy saved the command from capture or destruction.Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 18, 20253. LTC Charles A. Clark MarkerThe marker is mounted near the base of the west side of the Linn County Freedom Rock
3. Charles Amory Clark (Find A Grave).
(Oak Hill Cemetery, Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa, USA) Excerpt: He joined the US Army in July 1861, following the outbreak of the American Civil War three months earlier and received a commission as a lieutenant in February 1862.(Submitted on October 13, 2025, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
He received the award on May 13, 1896 for his actions as a lieutenant in the 6th Maine Voluntary Infantry Regiment, US Army, at Brooks Ford, Virginia on May 4, 1863, during the Battle of Salem Church in the Chancellorsville Campaign.
Following his engagement at the Battle of Salem Church, he was promoted to the rank of captain and served as assistant general of volunteers from May to October 1864. He was mustered out of the US Army as a brevet lieutenant colonel and relocated to Cedar Rapids, Iowa where he died at the age of 72.
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 18, 2025
4. Linn County Freedom Rock & Shelter (west side)
LTC Charles A. Clark is honored on the west side of the Linn County Freedom Rock.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 13, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 10, 2025, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 80 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 13, 2025, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
