Stanley in Chippewa County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

M-1900 Seacoast Ordnance

Photographed by Greta Schassler, December 27, 2024

1. M-1900 Seacoast Ordnance Marker

Inscription. A 1928 act of Congress made obsolete World War I weapons available to municipalities and veteran's organizations for commemorative purposes. The Stanley American Legion Post requested this 5-inch bore artillery piece and it was dedicated on Memorial Day in 1931. This gun was originally used in a coastline defensive fortification.

Erected 2004
Wisconsin Historical Society
Victory Post No. 112 American Legion Post
[top plaque] World War I
Sea Coast Ordnance

Dedicated Memorial Day – May 30, 1931
Victory Post 112 American Legion

In commemoration to all who have
served in the military to preserve
our country in patriotism.
We will never forget our veterans.

September 2003

Restoration – Edward J. Nayes
Mural – Kimberly A. Caswell
Plaque Donated – Ex P.O.W. Daniel D. Horman

Erected 2004 by the Wisconsin Historical Society; Victory Post No. 112 American Legion Post.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Military • War, World I. In addition, it is included in the Wisconsin Historical Society series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 30, 1888.

Location.

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44° 57.592′ N, 90° 56.248′ W. Marker is in Stanley, Wisconsin, in Chippewa County. It is at the intersection of South Broadway Street (County Highway H) and East 1st Avenue on South Broadway Street. Marker is at Veterans Memorial Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Stanley WI 54768, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest,

on the Great Lakes,

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 18 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Veteran's Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); The Yellowstone Trail (within shouting distance of this marker); D.R. Moon Memorial Library (approx. 0.2 miles away); Edson Union Cemetery (approx. 5.2 miles away); The Worden Church of the Brethren (approx. 6 miles away); Liberty Tree Memorial (approx. 6.7 miles away); St. Hedwig's / Poznan Colony (approx. 8.7 miles away); The Eau Claire River Dam (approx. 17.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Stanley.

Photographed by K. Linzmeier, April 27, 2011

2. M-1900 Seacoast Ordnance Marker

Seacoast Ordnance Marker and Plaques image. Click for full size.

Photographed by K. Linzmeier, April 27, 2011

3. Seacoast Ordnance Marker and Plaques

Rededicated on
Veterans Day
11th Nov. 2004

Photographed by Greta Schassler, December 27, 2024

4. M-1900 Seacoast Ordnance Marker

M-1900 Seacoast Ordnance and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by K. Linzmeier, April 27, 2011

5. M-1900 Seacoast Ordnance and Marker

Photographed by K. Linzmeier, April 27, 2011

6. M-1900 Seacoast Ordnance and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 28, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 3, 2011, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,026 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 27, 2024, by Greta Schassler of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 2, 3. submitted on May 3, 2011, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. 4. submitted on December 27, 2024, by Greta Schassler of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 5, 6. submitted on May 3, 2011, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.