Baraboo in Sauk County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Sauk County Civil War Monument
Sauk County soldiers
in the War for the Union
by
Joe Hooker Post No. 9, Dept. of Wis.
Grand Army of the Republic
The Women's Relief Corps No. 36
and Citizens of Sauk County.
——
1896
1861 — 1865
Erected 1896 by Joe Hooker Post No. 9, GAR, the Womens Relief Corps No. 36, and the Citizens of Sauk County.
Topics. This historical marker and monument is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1896.
Location. 43° 28.22′ N, 89° 44.565′ W. Marker is in Baraboo, Wisconsin, in Sauk County. Marker is on Oak Street north of 3rd Avenue, on the left when traveling north. Memorial is on the grounds of the Sauk County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 515 Oak Street, Baraboo WI 53913, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. World War I Memorial (a few steps from this marker); The Ringling Bros. and Baraboo, Wisconsin Circus Heritage (within shouting distance of this marker); Baraboo River (approx. 0.2 miles away); Thompson House Hotel (approx. ¼ mile away); Ringling Brothers Circus Winter Quarters (approx. 0.4 miles away); Camel House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Ringling Bros. Circus (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Ringling Winter Quarters and the Baraboo River (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baraboo.
More about this monument. The marble statue is a soldier loading his black powder rifle. On the south side of the monument is the Grand Army of the Republic shield and star, on the north side is the insignia of the Women's Relief Corps. The monument was dedicated May 30, 1897.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 22, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 18, 2011, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,108 times since then and 48 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. submitted on May 18, 2011, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.