Mount Vernon in Posey County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Posey County Soldiers and Sailors Memorial
Photographed by Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, October 1, 2011
1. Posey County Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Marker
To
The Soldiers and Sailors
of
Posey County
Dedicated July twenty third, 1908
( Obverse Plaque )
“A patriotism
which readily responds to its countrys call;
A deep reverence for the laws;
A decent respect for the rights
of others;
A sincere love of justice, truth and Country,
are the
best safeguards of a Nations peace.”
Erected 1908.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Military.
Location. 37° 55.905′ N, 87° 53.711′ W. Memorial is in Mount Vernon, Indiana, in Posey County. It is on Main Street south of East 4th Street (State Road 62), on the left when traveling south. Located at the West Entrance side-walk of the Posey County Courthouse in Mount Vernon, Indiana. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Mount Vernon IN 47620, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in the Tri-State Region and in Southern Indiana. It is also in the American Midwest, in the Ohio River Valley, 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 territory of the Mississippian Culture and also the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 14 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Posey County History / Early Mt. Vernon History (here, next to this marker); Posey County American Revolution Honor Roll (a few steps from this marker); Mount Vernon's Historic Square (within shouting
this page online
Photographed by Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, October 1, 2011
2. Obverse Plaque - - Posey County Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Marker
Photographed by Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, October 1, 2011
3. Full View - - Posey County Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Marker
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4. Other View - - Posey County Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Marker
Photographed by Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, October 1, 2011
5. Top Statue
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6. Front - - Left Statue
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7. Front - - Right Statue
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8. Obverse - - Left Statue
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9. Obverse - - Right Statue
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10. Posey County Courthouse - - Mount Vernon, Indiana -and- Soldiers and Sailors Memorial
Credits. This page was last revised on August 30, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 12, 2011, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 1,026 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. submitted on October 12, 2011, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
