Bloomington in Monroe County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Civil War Memorial Cannon

Photographed By Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, October 9, 2011

1. Civil War Memorial Cannon Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

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 is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1635.

Location. 39° 10.013′ N, 86° 32.039′ W. Marker is in Bloomington, Indiana, in Monroe County. Marker is on Walnut Street north of West Kirkwood Avenue, on the left when traveling north. Located on the South/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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. G.A.R. Soldiers of All Wars Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Monroe County W.W. II Honor Roll (a few steps from this marker); Monroe County Courthouse (a few steps from this marker); Monroe County / Bloomington World War II Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Civil War Memorial (within

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shouting distance of this marker); Monroe County's Carnegie Library (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Colored School (about 600 feet away); Hoagy Carmichael (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bloomington.

Full View - - Civil War Memorial Cannon Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, October 9, 2011

2. Full View - - Civil War Memorial Cannon Marker

Muzzle View - - 1864 Cannon image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, October 9, 2011

3. Muzzle View - - 1864 Cannon

Cannon made by P.I.C. Co. in 1864, weight 816 lbs., number 794, Inspected by S.C.L.

Obverse View - - 1864 Cannon image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, October 9, 2011

4. Obverse View - - 1864 Cannon

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 21, 2011, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 774 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 21, 2011, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.