Kennesaw in Cobb County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Illinois Monument
Photographed By Brandon Fletcher, October 11, 2008
1. Illinois Monument
(front)
Illinois
Dedicated June 27, 1914
(rear)
“Erected To the memory of the Illinois Soldiers who died on the battlefield of Kennesaw Mountain, Georgia, June 27th, 1864.
On this field the men of Col. Dan McCooks 3rd brigade, 2nd Div. 14th Army Corps assaulted the Confederate works on the 27th day of June, 1864, losing four hundred and eighty killed, and wounded including two commanders, Col. Dan McCook mortally wounded and Col. O.F. Harmon killed; brigade reached Confederate works and at less than one hundred feet from them maintained a line for six days and nights without relief, at the end of which time the Confederates evacuated.”
(right)
85th Ill. Volunteer Infty.
Commanded by Col. C.J. Dilworth.
86th Ill. Volunteer Infty.
Commanded by Lt. Col. A.L. Fahnestock.
(left)
125th Ill. Volunteer Infty.
Commanded by Col. O. F. Harmon.
Battery I, 2nd Ill. Light Artillery.
Commanded by Lt. Col. Alonzo F. Coe
(back bottom corner)
Edward F. Dunne-Governor
James B. Dibelka-Architect
J. Mario Korbel-sculptor
L.J. Dawdy, W. A. Payton, H.A. Reason > Commissioners.
The McNeel Marble Co. Contractors.
Erected
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Topics. This monument and memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is June 27, 1937.
Location. 33° 56.068′ N, 84° 35.909′ W. Marker is in Kennesaw, Georgia, in Cobb County. Memorial can be reached from Cheatam Hill Drive SW, 0.6 miles south of Dallas Road SW (Georgia Route 120), on the right when traveling south. Located in Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Marietta GA 30064, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Monument to the Fallen (here, next to this marker); The Assault Falters (a few steps from this marker); The Dead Angle (within shouting distance of this marker); Field Fortifications (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Camouflaged Cannons (about 800 feet away); This Marks the Starting Point (about 800 feet away); Climax at Cheatham Hill (approx. 0.2 miles away); Remembering the Fallen (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kennesaw.
Regarding Illinois Monument. Sculptor: Mario Joseph Korbel (1882-1954)
Also see . . .
1. Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park. National Park Service (Submitted on August 20, 2015.)
2. 'Magnificent' restored Kennesaw monument will be focal point of 150th anniversary events
Photographed By Brandon Fletcher, October 11, 2008
2. Illinois Monument (rear)
Photographed By Brandon Fletcher, October 11, 2008
3. Illinois Monument (right)
Photographed By Brandon Fletcher, October 11, 2008
4. Illinois Monument (left)
Photographed By Brandon Fletcher, October 11, 2008
5. Illinois Monument (back bottom corner)
Photographed By Brandon Fletcher, October 11, 2008
6. Illinois Monument (front)
Photographed By Brandon Fletcher, October 11, 2008
7. Illinois Monument (rear)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 19, 2015, by Brandon Fletcher of Chattanooga, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 814 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on August 19, 2015, by Brandon Fletcher of Chattanooga, Tennessee. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
