Liberty in Union County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Maj. Gen. Ambrose E. Burnside
1824 - 1881
Photographed By Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, July 17, 2011
1. Maj. Gen. Ambrose E. Burnside Marker
Born in Liberty, Indiana, Ambrose E. Burnside invented the breech-loading rifle in 1856. Commanded a brigade at First Bull Run and the Army of the Potomac at Fredericksburg. He was commander of the Army of Ohio when Morgan's Raiders were captured.
Erected 1963 by Indiana Civil War Centennial Commission. (Marker Number 81.1963.1.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Indiana Historical Bureau Markers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1856.
Location. 39° 38.118′ N, 84° 55.843′ W. Marker is in Liberty, Indiana, in Union County. Marker is at the intersection of West Union Street and South Main Street, on the right when traveling east on West Union Street. Located on the North/West corner of the Union County Courthouse lawn in Liberty, Indiana. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Liberty IN 47353, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Union County Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); American Sycamore (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Templeton Log Cabin (about 300 feet away); Mill Stones (about 300 feet away); Old Liberty Water Works
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Also see . . . Ambrose E. Burnside. Civil War Trust website entry (Submitted on July 19, 2011, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana.)
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2. Maj. Gen. Ambrose E. Burnside Marker
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3. Maj. Gen. Ambrose E. Burnside
Photographed By Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, July 17, 2011
4. Wide View - - Maj. Gen. Ambrose E. Burnside Marker
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5. 8-inch Rodman Gun (West Side)
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6. Muzzle of 8-inch Rodman Gun
Fort Pitt Foundry in Pittsburgh, PA cast this gun in 1865. It weighed 8485 pounds.
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7. 8-inch Rodman Gun (East Side)
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8. 8-inch Rodman Gun (East Side)
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9. Muzzle of East Side Rodman
Also cast by Fort Pitt Foundry, this gun was completed in 1865 also. It weighed 8475 pounds.
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10. Cabin - - South/East of Courthouse Lawn
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11. Other View - - Cabin - South/East of Courthouse Lawn
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12. North/East Corner - - Union County Courthouse - Liberty, Indiana
Photographed By Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, July 17, 2011
13. North Side - - Union County Courthouse - Liberty, Indiana
Credits. This page was last revised on November 23, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 19, 2011, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 993 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 19, 2011, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. 3. submitted on November 23, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13. submitted on July 19, 2011, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
