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

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

(Front side):
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

(Back side):
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 historical marker and monument is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is April 7, 1782.

Location. 41° 35.381′ N, 93° 36.208′ W. Marker is in Des Moines, Iowa, in Polk County. It is in East Village. Marker is on East Walnut Street, on the right when traveling east. South Side of state capitol. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7 East Walnut Street, Des Moines IA 50319, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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

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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 (about 300 feet away); Iowa Veterans Memorial (about 600 feet away); Votes for Women (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Des Moines.

Photographed By Adam R. Magnus, October 29, 2016

2. War Of The Rebellion Monument Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 15, 2018. It was originally submitted on May 4, 2011, by Juris Bets of Des Moines, Iowa. This page has been viewed 1,365 times since then and 69 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.