Lewistown in Mifflin County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Mifflin County Civil War Soldiers and Sailors Memorial

By William Fischer, Jr., July 5, 2009

1. Mifflin County Civil War Soldiers and Sailors Memorial

Northwest face

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Mifflin County's Tribute
to her
Soldiers and Sailors
1861 - 1865

Volunteer Troops from this
county formed the advance of
the grand Union Army of nearly
three million enlisted men
1861 - 1865

They fought and died
that the nation might live

Erected 1906 by Citizens of Mifflin County.

Topics. This historical marker memorial is listed in these topic lists: Man-Made Features • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Civil.

Location. 40° 35.85′ N, 77° 34.471′ W. Marker is in Lewistown, Pennsylvania, in Mifflin County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and Market Street, in the median on Main Street. The memorial is the main feature of Monument Square. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lewistown PA 17044, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Mifflin County (within shouting distance of this marker); Masonic Temple Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker);

By William Fischer, Jr., July 5, 2009

2. Mifflin County Civil War Soldiers and Sailors Memorial

Southeast face

Story of the Logan Guard (within shouting distance of this marker); Montgomery Ward Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Fosnot-Wilson Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Wollner Building (within shouting distance of this marker); WMRF (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lewistown.

Regarding Mifflin County Civil War Soldiers and Sailors Memorial. Mifflin County's Logan Guards (organized militia) immediately responded to Lincoln's Call for Volunteers.

By William Fischer, Jr., July 5, 2009

3. Mifflin County Civil War Soldiers and Sailors Memorial

Southwest face

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4. Mifflin County Civil War Soldiers and Sailors Memorial

On Monument Square

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5. Mifflin County Civil War Soldiers and Sailors Memorial

Artilleryman Statue

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6. Mifflin County Civil War Soldiers and Sailors Memorial

Cavalryman

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7. Mifflin County Civil War Soldiers and Sailors Memorial

Sailor

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8. Mifflin County Civil War Soldiers and Sailors Memorial

Color Bearer atop Column

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9. Mifflin County Civil War Soldiers and Sailors Memorial

On Monument Square

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10. Mifflin County Civil War Soldiers and Sailors Memorial

Mortar

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11. Mifflin County Civil War Soldiers and Sailors Memorial

Mortar Muzzle Detail

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12. Mifflin County Civil War Soldiers and Sailors Memorial

Cannon Muzzle Detail

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13. Mifflin County Civil War Soldiers and Sailors Memorial

Mortar Muzzle Detail

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14. Mifflin County Civil War Soldiers and Sailors Memorial

Stone from Lincoln's Tomb

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15. Mifflin County Civil War Soldiers and Sailors Memorial

Time Capsule on Monument Square

<i>County Court House and Monument, Lewistown, Pa. </i> image. Click for full size.

Postcard by Hoffman's Book Store, circa 1925

16. County Court House and Monument, Lewistown, Pa.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 10, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 710 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15. submitted on February 10, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 16. submitted on February 7, 2015.

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