Monroe in Green County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Civil War Soldiers and Sailors Monument
Photographed by Susan Van Den Bosch, February 17, 2026
1. Erected to Commemorate the Patriotism and Valor Marker
Erected to commemorate the patriotism and valor of the Soldiers and Sailors of the Civil War
1861 1865
Presented to O.F. Pinney Post No. 102
G.A.R.
The gift of B.M. Prees
Capt CO 11 38th Wis. Vol. Inf.
1912
Erected 1912 by B.M. Prees Capt Co 11 38th Wis Vol. Inf.
Topics. This monument and memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.
Location. 42° 36.111′ N, 89° 38.373′ W. Monument is in Monroe, Wisconsin, in Green County. It is at the intersection of 16th Avenue and 10th Street, on the left when traveling south on 16th Avenue. On the grounds of the Historic Green County Courthouse. Touch for map. Monument is at or near this postal address: 1016 16th Ave, Monroe WI 53566, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial monument is in the American Midwest, on the Great Lakes, in the Corn Belt, and in the Driftless Area Bluff Country. 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 13 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Historic Green County Courthouse (a few steps from this marker); World Trade Center South Tower (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Methodist Episcopal Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Central House (approx. 9.2 miles away in Illinois); People's State Bank (approx. 9.2 miles away in Illinois); Lake Montesian (approx. 10.1 miles away); Nickolaus Gerber (approx. 10.1 miles away); The Old Lead Road (approx. 12.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Monroe.
Photographed by Susan Van Den Bosch, February 17, 2026
2. Erected to Commemorate the Patriotism and Valor Marker
Photographed by Susan Van Den Bosch, February 17, 2026
3. Corp. WIlliam R. Hawkins
Of Clarno, CO. H, 38th. Wis. Vol. Inf., killed at Petersburg, VA., The Civil War's last great battle, 2 April 1865.
At age 18, in the assault of Ft. Mahone he died atop the parapet, the first man to gain the position.
"As brave a boy as ever carried a musket."
At age 18, in the assault of Ft. Mahone he died atop the parapet, the first man to gain the position.
"As brave a boy as ever carried a musket."
Photographed by Susan Van Den Bosch, February 17, 2026
4. Replica Civil War Cannon
Credits. This page was last revised on March 2, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 1, 2026, by Susan Van Den Bosch of Almond, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 54 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 1, 2026, by Susan Van Den Bosch of Almond, Wisconsin. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
