East Village in Des Moines in Polk County, Iowa — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
War of the Rebellion Monument
Photographed by Juris Bets, April 29, 2011
1. War Of The Rebellion Monument Marker
Iowa's tribute to the courage, patriotism, and distinguished service of all her soldiers and sailors who fought in the war of the rebellion 1861- 1865
Designed By Harriet A. Ketcham Mt. Pleasant, Iowa.
Located and erected by act of The 24th General Assembly. Approved April 7th. 1892.
Erected 1892 by The 24th General Assembly.
Topics. This monument and memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.
Location. 41° 35.381′ N, 93° 36.208′ W. Monument is in Des Moines, Iowa, in Polk County. It is in East Village. It is on East Walnut Street, on the right when traveling east. South Side of state capitol. Touch for map. Monument is at or near this postal address: 7 East Walnut Street, Des Moines IA 50319, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial monument is 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 Louisiana Purchase.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: William Boyd Allison (within shouting distance of this marker); Iowa Revolutionary War Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Combat Wounded Veterans (within shouting distance of this marker); Korean War (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); S-36 Submarine Memorial (about 300 feet away); A Reflection of Hope
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Photographed by Adam R. Magnus, October 29, 2016
2. War Of The Rebellion Monument Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 15, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 4, 2011, by Juris Bets of Des Moines, Iowa. This page has been viewed 2,019 times since then and 60 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 4, 2011, by Juris Bets of Des Moines, Iowa. 2. submitted on April 13, 2018, by Adam R. Magnus of Arnold, Missouri. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
