Near Milford Center in Union County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Union Township Civil War Monument

The Original Monument

Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, August 10, 2015

1. Union Township Civil War Monument Marker

close up of obelisk base

Inscription. The block base of the obelisk contains the names of 39 local men, killed in the war. Unit identification, and place or battle where the man died, are listed with some of the names. Cities, and battles are inscribed on the obelisk. The monument contains no story text per se. Three additional “slabs” are located around the obelisk, containing 178 names of local men who served.

Erected 1873 by Monument Association of Union Township.

Topics. This monument and memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.

Location. 40° 10.643′ N, 83° 25.785′ W. Marker is near Milford Center, Ohio, in Union County. Memorial is on Middleburg-Plain City Rd (County Route 57), on the left when traveling east. Marker is in Milford Center Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 128 E State St, Milford Center OH 43045, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. A different marker also named Union Township Civil War Monument (here, next to this marker); Milford Center Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Honor Roll 1918 (approx. ¼ mile away); Union County’s First Courthouse (approx. ¼ mile away); The Village of Milford Center

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(approx. ¼ mile away); Bridgeport / Bridgeport Iron Bridge (approx. 2.2 miles away); Culbertson Covered Bridge / Reuben L. Partridge (1823- 1900) Bridge Builder (approx. 3 miles away); Mitchell Cemetery Stone #2 (approx. 3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Milford Center.

Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, August 10, 2015

2. Union Township Civil War Monument Marker

close up, east side of base

Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, August 10, 2015

3. Union Township Civil War Monument Marker

north side, close up

Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, August 10, 2015

4. Union Township Civil War Monument Marker

close up, west side of base

Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, August 10, 2015

5. Union Township Civil War Monument Marker

first of the newer "slabs", with names A through H

Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, August 10, 2015

6. Union Township Civil War Monument Marker

second slab, names H through P

Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, August 10, 2015

7. Union Township Civil War Monument Marker

third slab, names P through W

Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, August 10, 2015

8. Union Township Civil War Monument Marker

marker can be seen at a distance; the obelisk, the flag pole, and the new OHS marker

Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, August 10, 2015

9. Union Township Civil War Monument Marker

cemetery gate, a little east of the monument

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 11, 2015, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 360 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. submitted on August 11, 2015, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.