Mile Square in Indianapolis in Marion County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Oliver Perry Morton
| | The Great War Governor | |
Photographed by Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, May 20, 2012
1. Full View - - Oliver Perry Morton Marker
Plaque One
Died in Indianapolis November 1, 1877.
Aged 54 years, 2month and 25 days.
Admitted to the Bar in 1847.
Served as Governor of Indiana from January
16, 1861 to March 4, 1867.
Served as U. S. Senator from Indiana from
March 4, 1867, until his death, November 1, 1877.
In all ways and at all times, the friend of
the Union Soldier. The friend of the Country.
The upholder of Abraham Lincoln.
The defender of the flag and the Union
of the States. Patriot, Statesman,
lover of Liberty, Heroic in Hear,
inflexible in purpose, and ever to be known
in history as
The Great War Governor
Plaque Two
At the annual meeting held in June, 1904. The Department of Indiana Grand Army of the Republic, an organization of the honorably discharged soldiers and sailors who served in the Army and Navy to preserve the integrity of the Republic of the United States of America, in the Great Civil War from A. D. 1861 to 1865, memorialized the Legislature of the State of Indiana to appropriate sufficient money to erect this monument to perpetuate the memory
this page online
the Great War Governor of Indiana during that period.
Erected 1907.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1885.
Location. 39° 46.116′ N, 86° 9.717′ W. Marker is in Indianapolis, Indiana, in Marion County. It is in Mile Square. It is at the intersection of North Capitol Avenue and West Market Street, on the right when traveling south on North Capitol Avenue. The marker is located at the East entrance to the Indiana State House in Indianapolis, Indiana. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Indianapolis IN 46204, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central 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: Civil War Arsenal 1861 - 1864
Photographed by Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, May 20, 2012
2. Plaque One - - Oliver Perry Morton Marker
Also see . . .
1. Oliver P. Morton. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on April 24, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Oliver P. Morton (monument). Excerpt:
The Oliver P. Morton memorial is composed of three bronze statues and two bronze reliefs, one plaque on the front, and two plaques on the rear, also of bronze. The pedestals on which the statues stand are made of granite. Oliver Perry Morton stands positioned in the center, raised above the other two figures by a full figure's height. Two Union soldiers flank either side of Morton. The soldiers on the proper left is uniformed and holding a bayonet. The soldier on the proper right is holding a rifle and wearing a sword on his left;(Submitted on January 3, 2024, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan.)this figure is uniformed as well. Below the figures at the base of the pedestals are two flags crossed with olive branches, and there is an oak wreath of leaves and acorns in the center. The reliefs are located on the sides of the soldiers' pedestals. The relief that faces south depicts Oliver P. Morton giving a speech. The relief that faces north shows him standing in an infirmary tent.Photographed by Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, May 20, 20123. Plaque Two - - Oliver Perry Morton Marker
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4. Looking East - - Oliver Perry Morton Marker
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5. Left Statue - - Oliver Perry Morton Marker
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6. Right Statue - - Oliver Perry Morton Marker
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7. Other View - - Oliver Perry Morton Marker
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8. Oliver Perry Morton - - Statue
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9. On Left - - Oliver Perry Morton Marker
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10. On Right - - Oliver Perry Morton Marker
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11. North/East corner - - Indiana State House - - Indianapolis, Indiana
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12. Sculptor Plaque
Rudolf Schwartz (1866–1912. Austrian)
Oliver P. Morton, installed 1907
bronze, granite pedestal
approx. 15 x 25 x 19 ft.
Commissioned by the Indiana General Assembly, this monument celebrates the legacy of Oliver P. Morton. Indianas Civil War governor. The heroic figure of Morton stands atop the granite pedestal flanked on either side by Union soldiers. On the front of the pedestal is a bronze relief of two crossed American flags with olive branches and a wreath of acorns and oak leaves, representing Mortons pursuit of victory and peace. Flanking the statue are two small but exquisite bronze reliefs depicting Morton in action during the Civil War. Morton later served as a United States senator, until his death on November 1, 1877.
After graduating from the Vienna Academy of Art in 1889, Schwartz studied under prominent sculptors in Berlin. He came to Indianapolis in December of 1897, when he was commissioned by architect Bruno Schmitz to carve figures for the Soldiers and Sailors Monument on Monument Circle. Schwartz also served on the faculty at the Herron School of Art.
Oliver P. Morton, installed 1907
bronze, granite pedestal
approx. 15 x 25 x 19 ft.
Commissioned by the Indiana General Assembly, this monument celebrates the legacy of Oliver P. Morton. Indianas Civil War governor. The heroic figure of Morton stands atop the granite pedestal flanked on either side by Union soldiers. On the front of the pedestal is a bronze relief of two crossed American flags with olive branches and a wreath of acorns and oak leaves, representing Mortons pursuit of victory and peace. Flanking the statue are two small but exquisite bronze reliefs depicting Morton in action during the Civil War. Morton later served as a United States senator, until his death on November 1, 1877.
After graduating from the Vienna Academy of Art in 1889, Schwartz studied under prominent sculptors in Berlin. He came to Indianapolis in December of 1897, when he was commissioned by architect Bruno Schmitz to carve figures for the Soldiers and Sailors Monument on Monument Circle. Schwartz also served on the faculty at the Herron School of Art.
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, December 30, 2023
13. Oliver Perry Morton Marker
Photographed by Tom Bosse, June 14, 2026
14. Oliver Perry Morton Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 10, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 22, 2012, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 1,188 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. submitted on May 22, 2012, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. 13. submitted on January 3, 2024, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. 14. submitted on June 20, 2026, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
