Toledo in Lucas County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
James B. Steedman
Major-General, U.S.V.
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, May 18, 2009
1. James B. Steedman Monument
Close-up view of the text on the front/south side of the historical monument.
Major-General, U.S.V.
Carrick's Ford
Erected by
W.J. Finlay
1886
Nashville
Chickamauga
Born - 1817,
Died - 1883.
Perryville
Erected 1886 by W.J. Finlay.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.
Location. 41° 40.166′ N, 83° 30.41′ W. Memorial is in Toledo, Ohio, in Lucas County. It is at the intersection of North Summit Street and Galena Street, on the right when traveling north on North Summit Street. This historical monument is located just north of downtown Toledo, in a residential neighborhood, on the west side of the Maumee River, at the south end of Jamie Farr Park (formerly known as Riverside Park). Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Toledo OH 43611, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial 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: Jamie Farr Park (approx. 0.2 miles away); Birmingham - Ironville (approx. 0.7 miles away); Sunshine Cemetery (approx. Ύ mile away); Veterans Memorial (approx. Ύ mile away); Forest Cemetery Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.8 miles away); Col. James M. Schoonmaker (approx. one mile away); a different marker also named Col. James M. Schoonmaker (approx. one mile away); a different marker also named Col. James M. Schoonmaker (approx. one mile away).
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More about this memorial. Shortly after the death of General Steedman it was decided that this monument should be built, in downtown Toledo (it has since been moved to north Toledo) and the following article was written in 1886, in the Soldier's Memorial Building, Toledo, Ohio, in Honor and in Memory of Those Who Fought and Those Who Fell in Defense of Our Country During the War of the Rebellion, prior to the construction and unveiling of the monument.
This monument is being erected by Col. Wm. J. Finlay, of this city. It is not only a tribute to the memory of a cherished and life-long friend, but is also in honor of one of the most gallant soldiers that came to the front during the War of the Rebellion.
It is located at the point where Summit, Cherry and St.Clair, three of the principal streets of the city, meet, and on a triangular piece of ground, designated by the City Council for that purpose, and named Finlay Place, in honor of him whose love and generosity prompted him to the erection of this costly and beautiful monument.
The circular terrace that surrounds it will be
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2. James Blair Steedman (1817-1883)
This terrace is fully twenty-five feet in diameter, and will have an ornamental iron railing placed on top of the coping with dividing posts, surmounted by urns at proper intervals. The entrance is at the triangular point of land at the corner of Cherry and Summit streets, where on each side of the flight of steps are to be placed handsome lamp posts, each of which surmounted by several gas lights, will illuminate the monument at night.
The monument proper is of four parts, as follows:
1. Base
2. Die
3. Shaft
4. Statue
The base will be of Vermont marble, and it is now being cut at Barre, Vt. It is nine feet square, and it will be set directly in the center of the terrace. Above the base is the die, on which is the inscription:
James B. Steedman
Above this is a shaft on which are the words:
This shaft will be surmounted by a cap on which will stand the bronze statue, which will be constructed in Italy. This will be little larger than life size and will
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 20, 2011
3. James B. Steedman Monument
Close-up view of the text on the right/east side of the historical monument.
The total height of the monument will be twenty-six feet. It is the intention to have the pedestal erected during the coming fall. Next winter it will be covered to protect it from the weather, and next spring the statue of General Steedman will be finished according to contract, and in the summer of 1887 this, the finest monument in Northwestern Ohio, will be fully completed.
The entire triangle, both inside and outside the terrace, will be covered with six-inch sawed Berea flagging. Surrounding the triangle will be an iron railing formed by two iron bars. Dayton limestone posts, sixteen in number, will be properly spaced, and this "fence" will in no manner obstruct or injure the appearance of the monument. Its cost is estimated to be about $25,000.
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. James B. Steedman. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on June 26, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. James B. Steedman Monument Photograph.
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 20, 2011
4. James B. Steedman Monument
Close-up view of the text on the back/north side of the historical monument. In the picture it looks to me like some of the text on the backside of the monument may have been removed.
3. James B. Steedman. This is a link to a vintage photograph of the Steedman Statue that is provided by the Toledo Lucas County Public Library. (Submitted on August 17, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 20, 2011
5. James B. Steedman Monument
Close-up view of the text on the left/west side of the historical monument.
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 20, 2011
6. James B. Steedman Monument
View of the historical monument site in Riverside Park.
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, April 20, 2006
7. James B. Steedman Memorial Monument
View of the Steedman Memorial Monument, which is located at his grave in Toledo's historic Woodlawn Cemetery.
Photographed by Craig Doda, September 8, 2024
8. James B. Steedman Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 21, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 20, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 2,674 times since then and 53 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 21, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. 2. submitted on June 26, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on July 21, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. 7. submitted on September 8, 2012, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. 8. submitted on September 9, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio.
