Pontiac in Livingston County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Livingston County G. A. R. Civil War Memorial
Our Missing Heroes
Photographed By Courtesy:: Bob Bradford, June 27, 2010
1. Livingston County G. A. R. Civil War Memorial Marker
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our missing heroes
1861 - - 1866
Erected 1901 by Post No. 105 Dept. Ills. G. A. R., and W. R. C. No. 15.
Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1861.
Location. 40° 52.472′ N, 88° 37.565′ W. Marker is in Pontiac, Illinois, in Livingston County. Marker can be reached from South Street Entrance east of South Locust Street, on the right when traveling east. Located on the right as you enter the South Street Entrance to the "Pontiac Southside Cemetery". Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Pontiac IL 61764, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Riverbank Debate (approx. 0.3 miles away); Lincoln Slept Here (approx. 0.3 miles away); Mill Stones (approx. 0.3 miles away); Lincoln Wins His Case (approx. 0.4 miles away); Pontiac (approx. 0.4 miles away); County Seat Almost Moved (approx. 0.4 miles away); Jones House
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Photographed By Courtesy:: Bob Bradford, June 27, 2010
2. Full View - - Livingston County G. A. R. Civil War Memorial Marker
Photographed By Courtesy:: Bob Bradford, June 27, 2010
3. Right View - - Livingston County G. A. R. Civil War Memorial Marker
Photographed By Courtesy:: Bob Bradford, June 27, 2010
4. Right View - - Top Statue
Photographed By Courtesy:: Bob Bradford, June 27, 2010
5. Left View - - Top Statue
Photographed By Courtesy:: Bob Bradford, June 27, 2010
6. Top Statue
Photographed By Al Wolf, April 10, 2010
7. A Livingston County Civil War Hero - - - Albert D. J. Cashier - Historic Home
Located in Saunemin (Livingston County) on the North/West corner of Maple Avenue and Center Street. It is being restored to honor Jennie Hodgers - a hero of Saunemin. ""Thanks Jennie ! !"" She was a woman who served as "Infantry-Man" during Civil War in Company G - 95th Illinois Infantry.
Photographed By Al Wolf, April 10, 2010
8. Gravestone - - Albert D. J. Cashier
Inscription reads: "Albert D J Cashier Co G 95 Ill Inf 1843 - 1915" Grave site located in 'Sunny Slope' Cemetery (East drive-way) at Saunemin, which is about twelve (12) miles East of Pontiac in Livingston County.
Photographed By Al Wolf, April 10, 2010
9. Albert D. J. Cashier born - - Jennie Hodgers
(Click photo to see second gravemarker.) It reads: "Albert D. J. Cashier Co G 95 Ill. Inf. Civil War BORN Jennie Hodgers in Clogher Head, Ireland 1843 - - 1915" (This second gravemarker was bought and erected by the Citizens of Saunemin to honor Jennie Hodgers but know as Albert D. J. Cashier.)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 3, 2010, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 1,245 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. submitted on July 3, 2010, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
