Mile Square in Indianapolis in Marion County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Oliver Perry Morton
— The Great War Governor —
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.
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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 of
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. Marker 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. State Capitol (a few steps from this marker); The Lincoln Funeral Train (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Robert Dale Owen (about 400 feet away); Without Coal (about 400 feet away); Thomas Andrews Hendricks (about 400 feet away); Thomas A. Hendricks, 1890 (about 400 feet away); Christopher Columbus (about 400 feet away); George Washington (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Indianapolis.
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; 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.(Submitted on January 3, 2024, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan.)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 8, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 22, 2012, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 821 times since then and 24 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. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.