Elkhart in Elkhart County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Elkhart Civil War Monument
(Front (West) Panel)
Erected A.D. 1909, by the Ex-Soldiers and Sailors Association Elkhart Indiana
To the memory of our departed heroes of the Union Army. Their services to a grateful country were gallant and self sacrificing. May they enjoy a heavenly reward.
(Right Side (South) Panel)
This country owes its greatness and prosperity to the soldiers of the Union Army. Had it not been for their valorous deeds the American people would not have been afforded opportunity to enjoy the peaceful progress which has so richly blessed this nation.
(Rear (East) Panel)
May God bless the Union women of the Civil War. Without their sympathy, support and encouragement, the struggle for right would never have been won.
(Left Side (North) Panel)
The conflict between the armies and navies of the North and the South was vigorous and fiercely contested. But now that the mantle of peace has descended over this fair land there is no bitterness between the contestants. Let this happy condition be an object lesson to future generations.
Erected 1909 by Ex-Soldiers and Sailors Association.
Topics. This monument and memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.
Location. 41° 40.883′ N, 85° 57.374′ W. Marker is in Elkhart, Indiana, in Elkhart County. Memorial can be reached from the intersection of Middlebury Street and Grace Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Marker is located in southwest corner of Grace Lawn Cemetery; the above directions are to the cemetery entrance. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Elkhart IN 46516, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Silas Baldwin Civil War Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); John F. Funk (1835-1930) (approx. 0.6 miles away); Elkhart River Dam Removal (approx. 0.7 miles away); Elkhart River Old Indian Trail (approx. 0.7 miles away); Bucklen Opera House (approx. ¾ mile away); C.G. Conn Company (approx. 0.8 miles away); The Power of Water in Elkhart (approx. 0.8 miles away); Elkhart's Early Industrial Power (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Elkhart.
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