Austin in Mower County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Oakwood Cemetery W.R.C. Memorial
Photographed By Thomas Onions, September 24, 2009
1. Oakwood Cemetery W.R.C. Memorial Marker
Full photo of the Memorial
Soldiers and Sailors
1861 - 1865
Erected 1906 by McIntyre W.R.C. 27.
Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1861.
Location. 43° 40.964′ N, 92° 58.688′ W. Marker is in Austin, Minnesota, in Mower County. Marker is on 4th Street, on the right when traveling north. This memorial is in the middle of the Oakwood Cemetery - behind the main building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1800 4th Street NW, Austin MN 55912, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. William Baudler (within shouting distance of this marker); Hormel (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Frank W. Bridges (approx. 0.7 miles away); Miguel Garate (approx. 0.7 miles away); Michael C. Ruzek (approx. 0.7 miles away); Dr. Olav H. Hegge (approx. 0.7 miles away); Jacob "Jake" Herzog (approx. 0.7 miles away); Susan Grove (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Austin.
Also see . . . Woman's Relief Corps. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on April 8, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
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Photographed By Thomas Onions, September 24, 2009
2. Oakwood Cemetery W.R.C. Memorial Marker
Closeup of text and dedication.
Photographed By Thomas Onions, September 24, 2009
3. Oakwood Cemetery W.R.C. Memorial Marker
Closeup of the Soldier at "Parade Rest"
Photographed By Thomas Onions, September 24, 2009
4. Oakwood Cemetery W.R.C. Memorial Marker
Area photo of the WRC Memorial
Credits. This page was last revised on April 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 27, 2009, by Thomas Onions of Olathe, Kansas. This page has been viewed 1,385 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 27, 2009, by Thomas Onions of Olathe, Kansas. 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 28, 2009, by Thomas Onions of Olathe, Kansas. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
