Baraboo in Sauk County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Sauk County Civil War Monument
Photographed by Keith L, May 17, 2011
1. 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 and series. This historical marker and monument is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the The Grand Army of the Republic series list. 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. It 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.
Regionally, this marker and monument is in Greater Madison. It is also in the American Midwest, on the Great Lakes, in the Corn Belt, and in the Driftless Area Bluff Country. 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 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
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More about this marker. 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.
Photographed by Keith L, May 17, 2011
2. Civil War Monument
Photographed by Keith L, May 17, 2011
3. Civil War Monument
Photographed by Keith L, May 17, 2011
4. Civil War Monument
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5. Monument and Courthouse
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6. Back of Monument
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7. Plaque on Bench
Dedicated to the memory of the Grand Army of the Republic Presented by Wisconsin Department Auxiliary to the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War 1861-1865 June 9, 1940
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8. Plaque on Bench
Presented by Wisconsin Department Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic June 9, 1940
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9. Plaque on Bench
In memory of our fathers 1861 · The Boys in Blue · 1865 Presented by Department of Wisconsin Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War June 9, 1940
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 1,539 times since then and 28 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.
