Bloomington in Monroe County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Civil War Memorial
Photographed by Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, October 9, 2011
1. Civil War Memorial Marker
March 29, 1909
Presented by the War Dept. To Paul E. Slocum Post No. 85 G.A.R. and by the Post to Monroe Co.
In memory of her Soldiers of 1861-1865.
Erected 1909 by Paul E. Slocum Post No. 85 G.A.R.
Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1915.
Location. 39° 10.038′ N, 86° 32.039′ W. Marker is in Bloomington, Indiana, in Monroe County. It is on West 6th Street west of North Walnut Street, on the left when traveling west. Located on the North/East lawn of the Monroe County Courthouse in Bloomington, Indiana. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bloomington IN 47404, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker and memorial is in Southern Indiana. It is also in the American Midwest 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 walking distance of this marker: Monroe County / Bloomington World War II Memorial (here, next to this marker); Monroe County W.W. II Honor Roll (within shouting distance of this marker); Civil War Memorial Cannon (within shouting distance of this marker); Susan B. Anthony Speech (within shouting distance of this marker); Monroe County Korean War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Monroe County Courthouse (within shouting distance
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Photographed by Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, October 9, 2011
2. Full View - - Civil War Memorial Marker - 1864 Cannon
Photographed by Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, October 9, 2011
3. Obverse View - - Civil War Memorial Marker - 1864 Cannon
Photographed by Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, October 9, 2011
4. Muzzle of 1864 Cannon
Seemingly: made by P.I.C. Co. in 1864 - numbered 761 - weight 816 lbs. - S.C.L. Inspector.
Photographed by Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, October 9, 2011
5. Top Marking - - "U S"
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 16, 2011, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 1,052 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 16, 2011, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
