Grand Island in Hall County, Nebraska — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Civil War and Spanish-American War Memorial

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 18, 2012

1. Civil War and Spanish-American War Memorial

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In memory of the
defenders of our country
1861-1865 — 1898-1900

Committee of Lyon Post No. 11
Nebr. G.A.R.
G. C. Humphrey
C. B. Norris
G. F. Ryan

Erected 1913 by City of Grand Island and Lyon Post No. 11, G.A.R.

Topics and series. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, Spanish-American • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the U.S.S. Maine Memorial Markers series list.

Location. 40° 55.396′ N, 98° 20.374′ W. Marker is on Grand Island, Nebraska, in Hall County. Marker is on Locust Street near 1st Street (U.S. 30), on the left when traveling south. Monument is on the county courthouse grounds. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 111 West 1st Street, Grand Island NE 68801, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Fort O. K. Cannon (here, next to this marker); Hall County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); The Yancey

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(about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Federal Building (about 500 feet away); Old Dodge School (about 600 feet away); Martin Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Lincoln Memorial Highway (approx. 0.3 miles away); Grand Island Public School Bell (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Grand Island.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 18, 2012

2. Civil War and Spanish-American War Memorial

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 18, 2012

3. Civil War and Spanish-American War Memorial

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 18, 2012

4. Civil War and Spanish-American War Memorial

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 18, 2012

5. Civil War and Spanish-American War Memorial

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 18, 2012

6. Civil War and Spanish-American War Memorial

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 18, 2012

7. Civil War and Spanish-American War Memorial

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 18, 2012

8. Civil War and Spanish-American War Memorial

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 18, 2012

9. Civil War and Spanish-American War Memorial

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 18, 2012

10. Civil War and Spanish-American War Memorial

USS Maine - In Memoriam

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 18, 2012

11. Civil War and Spanish-American War Memorial

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 5, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 753 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11. submitted on March 5, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.