Lagrange in Toledo in Lucas County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
George Duncan Forsyth
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, April 20, 2006
1. George Duncan Forsyth Marker
[Text on Right Side of Marker]
Lt. Co. B. 100th O. V. I.
Captured at Limestone Station
Sept. 8, 1863.
Shot and Killed
in Libby Prison.
Apr. 12, 1864,
aged
23 Years.
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[Text on Back Side of Marker]
Est Pro Patria Mori
[Text on Left Side of Marker]
May 30, 1893,
by
Forsyth Post
and the other
G. A. R. Posts
and
Forsyth Relief Corps
of Toledo, O.
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Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the The Grand Army of the Republic series list. A significant historical month for this entry is May 2004.
Location. 41° 40.2′ N, 83° 31.645′ W. Marker is in Toledo, Ohio, in Lucas County. It is in Lagrange. It is on Mulberry Street near Sherman Street. This historical marker is located in one of Toledo, Ohio's oldest cemeteries, Forest Cemetery. This cemetery is located at the intersection
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Regionally, this marker is on Ohio’s Lake Erie Shore. It is also in the American Midwest, on the Great Lakes, and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France, the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Private Mark Wood (here, next to this marker); J. Lee Richmond. M.D. (within shouting distance of this marker); Sunshine Cemetery (approx. 0.3 miles away); Forest Cemetery Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); During May 1934 (approx. 0.4 miles away); Artist Statement (approx. 0.4 miles away); Electric Auto-Lite Strike of 1934 (approx. half a mile away); Salem Lutheran Church (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Toledo.
More about this marker. According to the "answers.yahoo.com," the F. C. L. text on the front side of the historical marker stands for, "Fraternity, Charity, Loyalty which is the motto of the Grand Army of the Republic. "
According to Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, the Latin phrase, "Dulce et decorum est pro patria mori," is a line from the Roman lyrical poet Horace's Odes (III.2.13). The line can be roughly translated into English as: "It is sweet and fitting to die for one's country."
Instead of the word "decorum," the text on the back side of the historical marker uses the word "propria,"
Photographed by Dale K. Benington
2. George Duncan Forsyth
Picture of a vintage photograph of George Duncan Forsyth that is in the possession of the descendant of a friend of Lt. Forsyth's.
So I believe that the text on the backside of the historical marker translates into, "It is sweet and proper to die for one's country."
Regarding George Duncan Forsyth. George Duncan Forsyth had an older brother named James Forsyth who was a West Point graduate and he made the army his career. During the Civil War he served on Phil Sheridan's staff in the Shenandoah Valley. After the war he gained notoriety as the man who commanded the 7th Cavalry at the massacre at Wounded Knee.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. To better understand the relationship, study each marker in the order shown.
Also see . . .
1. Letter Written by George Duncan Forsyth. Dan Masters' Civil War Chronicles website entry:
This is a link to a copy of a letter, provided by the Fourteenth Ohio Volunteer Infantry web site. (Submitted on August 17, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)
2. Battle of Limestone Station. This is a link to detailed information on the Battle of Limestone Station and the capturing a large number of soldiers from the 100th OVI. (Submitted on September 5, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)
3. The War in Tennessee; A Battle at Limestone Station, Capture of 300 of our Forces. This is a link to information found in the New York Times archives. (Submitted on September 5, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)
4. 100th Ohio Infantry. History of the regiment. (Submitted on September 5, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 20, 2011
3. George Duncan Forsyth Marker
Close-up view of the text on the front side of the memorial monument.
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, April 20, 2006
4. George Duncan Forsyth Marker
Close-up view of the text on the right side of the memorial monument.
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 20, 2011
5. George Duncan Forsyth Marker
Close-up view of the text on the back side of the memorial monument.
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 20, 2011
6. George Duncan Forsyth Marker
Close-up view of the text on the left side of the memorial monument.
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, April 20, 2006
7. George Duncan Forsyth Marker
View of the memorial monument in Forest Cemetery with a nearby roadway in the background.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 8, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 19, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,386 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 19, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. 2. submitted on September 5, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. 3. submitted on August 17, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. 4. submitted on July 19, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. 5, 6. submitted on August 17, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. 7. submitted on July 19, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.
