Martinsville in Morgan County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Morgan County (Indiana) - Veterans
War Memorial
Photographed By Al Wolf, May 25, 2009
1. Morgan County (Indiana) - Veterans Marker
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Military.
Location. 39° 25.627′ N, 86° 25.697′ W. Marker is in Martinsville, Indiana, in Morgan County. Memorial is at the intersection of North Main Street and East Washinton Street, on the right on North Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Martinsville IN 46151, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Emmett Forest Branch (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Paul Vories McNutt (about 300 feet away); William G. Bray (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Emmett Forest Branch (approx. 0.3 miles away); Glenn Curtis (approx. half a mile away); Branch McCracken (approx. 10.7 miles away); Monrovia High School (approx. 10.8 miles away); Hubbard Mill (approx. 10.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Martinsville.
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Photographed By Bruce E McKee, August 15, 2020
2. Morgan County (Indiana) - Veterans Marker
The Veterans Memorial wall was damaged by vandals....Indiana Spirit of '45, with donations from the community, updated and repaired the wall.
Photographed By Trevor L Whited, October 1, 2023
3. Morgan County (Indiana) - Veterans Marker
Photographed By Al Wolf, May 25, 2009
4. Wide View - - Morgan County (Indiana) - Veterans Marker
Photographed By Al Wolf, May 25, 2009
5. Long View - - Morgan County (Indiana) - Veterans Marker
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6. West Side - - Morgan County Courthouse
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7. Cannon Behind the Marker
The gun is a 24-pounder Flank Howitzer cast in 1846 by Cyrus Alger & Co, of Boston, Massachusetts. It bears the registry number "31" on the muzzle.
Photographed By Al Wolf, May 25, 2009
8. Side View - - Cannon behind Veterans Marker
The flank howitzer was often used in fortifications to guard the entrances and ditches close to the fort wall. The positions were typically on the "flank" bastions, thus the name.
Photographed By Al Wolf, May 25, 2009
9. Muzzle of Cannon
According to the records, registry number 31 was inspected by James Wolfe Ripley in 1848. It weighed 1,462 pounds at that time. The 24-pounder had a bore diameter of 5.82 inches.
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10. Side View - - Cannon
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11. Closer View - - Cannon
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12. Side View - - 8-inch Siege Mortar
This model was approved in 1861. It was produced by three different manufacturers during the Civil War. Production method used the "Rodman" method of internal cooling. As such these were considered much stronger than previous mortars.
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13. Back View - - Mortar
The "slot" in the back is actually part of the elevating system for the mortar. Rectangular sockets in the slot were engaged with a hand spike in order to raise or lower the mortar. Those cast early in the production cycle by Alger have three sockets. Later castings had nine. This example appears to have nine.
Photographed By Al Wolf, May 25, 2009
14. Other Side View - - Mortar
On top of the mortar is a lifting lug to permit movement of the piece from its base.
Photographed By Al Wolf, May 25, 2009
15. Muzzle of Mortar
Based on the muzzle markings, this mortar was cast by Cyrus Alger & Company, Boston, Massachusetts in 1863. It weighed 1,029 pounds when inspected by Thomas J. Rodman. It bears the registry number 21.
The shell in the bore appears to be a "carcass," used for projectiles loaded with incendiary materials.
Photographed By Al Wolf, May 25, 2009
16. North / West Corner - - Morgan County (Indiana) Courthouse
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17. North / East Corner - - Morgan County (Indiana) Courthouse
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18. South Side - - Morgan County (Indiana) Courthouse
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19. South / East Corner - - Morgan County (Indiana) Courthouse
Credits. This page was last revised on October 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 27, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 1,489 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 27, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. 2. submitted on December 15, 2020, by Bruce E McKee of Martinsville, Indiana. 3. submitted on October 1, 2023, by Trevor L Whited of Kokomo, Indiana. 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19. submitted on May 27, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
