Paoli in Orange County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Orange County Civil War Memorial
Photographed By Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, September 18, 2011
1. West Cannon - - Orange County Civil War Memorial Marker
Presented by the Government
to Williamson Post No. 364, G. A. R.,
and by the Post to Orange County,
in Memory of Her Soldiers of
1861 - - - 1865
Erected 1903 by Williamson Post No. 364, G.A.R.
Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1903.
Location. 38° 33.366′ N, 86° 28.113′ W. Marker is in Paoli, Indiana, in Orange County. Marker is at the intersection of Court Street (West Side) and West Main Street (U.S. 150), on the left when traveling south on Court Street (West Side). Both Cannon are at the front of the Orange County Courthouse in Paoli, Indiana. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Paoli IN 47454, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Orange County Revolutionary War Honor Roll / (a few steps from this marker); Indiana Initial Point Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Orange County Honor Roll (a few steps from this marker); Orange County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Phoenix on the Square (within shouting distance of this marker); Paoli Historic District
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More about this memorial. There are two cannon sitting on a stone base - both have identical inscribed memorials.
Photographed By Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, September 18, 2011
2. West Cannon - - 1863
Made in 1863, number 11, 8,440 lbs. when made, at Fort Pitt, CPK inspector. (There are no other markings on the cannon.)
Photographed By Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, September 18, 2011
3. West Cannon - - 1863
Photographed By Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, September 18, 2011
4. East Cannon - - Inscribed Base
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5. East Cannon - - 1861
Made in 1861, number 86, 8,568 lbs. when made, at Fort Pitt, DWF inspector. (There are no other markings on the cannon.)
Photographed By Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, September 18, 2011
6. East Cannon - - 1861
Photographed By Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, September 18, 2011
7. East Cannon - - 1861
Photographed By Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, September 18, 2011
8. Looking East - - Note - Both Cannon
Photographed By Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, September 18, 2011
9. South/East Corner - - Orange County Courthouse - - Paoli, Indiana
Photographed By Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, September 18, 2011
10. Plaque - - Tribute to "Armed Forces of America" by: Dirt Diggers Garden Club
Photographed By Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, September 18, 2011
11. "Tribute to Armed Forces of America" - Garden
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 21, 2011, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 987 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11. submitted on September 21, 2011, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
