Racine in Racine County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Civil War Memorial
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 8, 2013
1. Civil War Memorial
loyal and noble sons
who enlisted to defend
and perpetuate the union
of these United States in the
War of 1861-1865
Erected 1884 by the Citizens of Racine.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Man-Made Features • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Civil.
Location. 42° 43.645′ N, 87° 46.987′ W. Memorial is in Racine, Wisconsin, in Racine County. It is on Main Street (State Highway 32) north of 6th Street (State Highway 32), on the left when traveling north. Monument is the centerpiece of Monument Square. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Racine WI 53403, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in Southeast Wisconsin and in Greater Milwaukee. It is also in the American Midwest and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, on the Great Lakes, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture and also the Northwest Territory.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Joshua Glover (within shouting distance of this marker); Jerome Increase Case / Mascot and Trademark (within shouting distance of this marker); Joshua Glover Commemorative Marker (within shouting distance of this marker); Racine, Wisconsin (within shouting distance of this marker); Robert J. Goebel, Lt. Col. USAF (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Racine Elks Club, Lodge No. 252 (about 500 feet away); Racine Heritage Museum (about 600 feet away); Racine County Historical Museum (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Racine.
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 8, 2013
2. Civil War Memorial Dedication
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 8, 2013
3. Civil War Memorial Sponsors
Postcard by the Kradwell Drug Co., circa 1908
4. Monument Square, Racine, Wis.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 10, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,198 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 10, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 4. submitted on October 31, 2015.
