Steubenville in Jefferson County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Edwin McMasters Stanton
Born in this city December 19, 1814
U S Attorney General
1862 — 1861
Secretary of War
1862 — 1868
Justice U S Supreme Court
1869
Died December 24, 1869
Erected 1911.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical month for this entry is December 1936.
Location. 40° 21.583′ N, 80° 36.823′ W. Marker is in Steubenville, Ohio, in Jefferson County. Marker is at the intersection of North 3rd Street (Ohio Route 822) and Market Street, on the right when traveling south on North 3rd Street. This historical marker is located in the downtown business district, at the southeast corner of the Jefferson County Courthouse Square. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Steubenville OH 43952, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Abraham Lincoln's Visit to Steubenville (here, next to this marker); Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton (here, next to this marker); The Steubenville Building and Loan Association Building (a few steps from this marker); U.S.S. Maine (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this
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Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 26, 2010
2. Edwin McMasters Stanton Monument
Close-up view of the text on the front side of the monument.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 26, 2010
3. Edwin McMasters Stanton Monument
Close-up view of the sculpting of Edwin Stanton that is affixed to the top of the monument.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 26, 2010
4. Edwin McMasters Stanton Monument
View of historical monument at its location on the southeast corner of the Jefferson County Courthouse Square.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 26, 2010
5. Edwin McMasters Stanton Monument
View of historical monument situated at the corner of Market and North 3rd Streets, with the Jefferson County Courthouse in the background.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 12, 2020. It was originally submitted on January 11, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 648 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 12, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on January 11, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.
