Wausau in Marathon County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Battle of the Bulge Monument
Photographed by Keith L, May 16, 2011
1. Battle of the Bulge Monument
Veterans
Battle of the
Bulge
Triumph of Courage
World War II
Dec.16, 1944 – Jan. 25, 1945
This is undoubtedly the greatest American
battle of the war and will, I believe, be
regarded as an ever famous American victory.
Sir Winston Churchill
Erected 2003 by Veterans of the Battle of the Bulge.
Topics. This historical marker and monument is listed in this topic list: War, World II. A significant historical date for this entry is January 25, 1801.
Location. 44° 57.452′ N, 89° 37.535′ W. Marker is in Wausau, Wisconsin, in Marathon County. It is on North 5th Street south of Washington Street, on the left when traveling south. Monument is on the west lawn of the Marathon County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 500 Forest Street, Wausau WI 54403, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker and monument is in Northern Wisconsin. It is also in the American Midwest, on the Great Lakes, and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Great North Woods, 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 Guardian Angel Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Cutler Post Monument (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Third Marathon County Courthouse (about 400 feet away); Heinemann Bros. Bee Hive Store (approx. 0.2 miles away); Pioneer Rehabilitation Center
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More about this marker. A Veterans of the Battle of the Bulge · Ardennes insignia is at the upper corner of the monument.
Also see . . . Wausau, WI Development News. Wausau's war monument damaged. "The monument was erected four years ago [2003] to honor the 231 central Wisconsin soldiers who fought in the battle, said Wes Cooper, 83, of Wausau, who helped organize the effort." (Submitted on May 28, 2011.)
Photographed by Keith L, May 16, 2011
2. Battle of the Bulge Monument
Photographed by Keith L, May 16, 2011
3. Battle of the Bulge Monument
Credits. This page was last revised on August 5, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 28, 2011, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,733 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 28, 2011, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.
