Winchester in Randolph County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Civil War Memorial - Randolph County Indiana
Erected 1890 by James Moorman, Citizens of Randolph County.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.
Location. 40° 10.342′ N, 84° 58.888′ W. Memorial is in Winchester, Indiana, in Randolph County. It is at the intersection of West Washington Street (a.k.a. St. Rd. 32) and South Main Street, on the right when traveling east on West Washington Street (a.k.a. St. Rd. 32). The Civil War Memorial is on the North/East lawn of the Randolph County Courthouse lawn in Winchester, Indiana. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Winchester IN 47394, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in Central Indiana. 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 Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Lorado Taft (here, next to this marker); Randolph County (Indiana) (here, next to this marker); First in Nation (here, next to this marker); W.W. II and Korean Conflict - War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Dedicated to All Veterans (within shouting distance of this marker); Commerce and Transportation (within shouting distance of this marker); Politics, Government and Law (within shouting distance of this marker); Arts and Sciences (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Winchester.

Photographed by Courtesy:: Marilyn Wolf, May 30, 2010
5. ""James Moorman"" Plaque
James Moorman, a member of the Society of Friends, and conscientiously opposed to war, but recognizing the great value of the services of the Union Soldier, to our country and to the cause of Human Liberty, by his last Will and Testament contributed two thousand dollars to the erection of this monument.
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In commemoration of the Services and Patriotism of the soldiers who fought and died during the late Rebellion, in defense of their country, the Union of the States, and the Rights of Man. The Board of Commissioners of the County of Randolph, on petition of a majority of voters of said county, have erected this monument.
John R. Phillips, Adam R. Hiatt, William C. Diggs }}} Commissioners
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