Vincennes in Knox County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Knox County (Indiana) Civil War Memorial
Photographed By Al Wolf, October 10, 2009
1. Knox County (Indiana) Civil War Memorial Marker
Erected 1914 by Citizens of Knox County.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.
Location. 38° 40.613′ N, 87° 31.609′ W. Marker is in Vincennes, Indiana, in Knox County. Memorial is at the intersection of North 7th Street and Broadway Street, on the right when traveling north on North 7th Street. located on the North East corner of the Knox County Courthouse lawn in Vincennes, Indiana. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Vincennes IN 47591, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Knox County Veterans Memorial Park (a few steps from this marker); Knox County (Indiana) Gold Star Honor Roll (a few steps from this marker); Mary Clark (within shouting distance of this marker); The First Presbyterian Church In Indiana Territory (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Cradle of Freemasonry in Indiana (about 700 feet away); Synod of Indiana of the Presbyterian Church, U.S.A. (about 700 feet away); Vincennes' Carnegie Library
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Additional commentary.
1. Origin of granite used
Hello,
I simply wish to state that according to my source, the granite used in this memorial was quarried from Montello, Wisconsin. It is featured on page 119 of the book "Etched In Stone: History of the Montello Granite Quarries" and is written and published by Kathleen McGwin of the Montello Historic Preservation Society.
Thanks very much for posting photos of this beautiful monument!
— Submitted May 8, 2015, by Thomas Markielewski of Oakfield, Wisconsin.
Photographed By Al Wolf, October 10, 2009
2. Long View - - Knox County (Indiana) Civil War Memorial Marker
Note the marker on the upper level - above the set of doors. This is the (true) North side of the Civil War Memorial. (Click any of these photos to see the details.)
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3. North Side - - Knox County Civil War Memorial
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4. Memorial - Front Left Side - - Infantry-man Statue
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5. Other View - - Infantry-man Statue
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6. Memorial Front Right - - Cavalry-man Statue
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7. Other View - - Cavalry-man Statue
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8. South Side - - Base of Civil War Memorial
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9. Full View - South/East - - Civil War Memorial
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10. South Side Left Statue - Artillery-man - - Civil War Memorial
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11. Other View - - Artillery-man Statue
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12. South Side Right - - Sailor Statue
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13. Other View - - Sailor Statue
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14. West Side - - Base of Knox County Civil War Memorial
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15. East Side - - Base of Knox County Civil War Memorial
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16. North East Corner - - Knox County Civil War Memorial
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17. Top Statue - - Civil War Memorial
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18. Other View - - Top Statue - Knox County Civil War Memorial
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19. 24-pdr Field Howitzer, Model 1841
This and its companion piece are models used sparingly during the Civil War. Most were issued to garrison units for use in fortifications. However a few batteries were used by the field armies, particularly at Shiloh and Vicksburg.
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20. Muzzle of Field Howitzer, No. 23
This particular piece was cast in 1862 by Cyrus Alger of Boston. It weighed 1331 pounds when produced.
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21. One of the Decorative Spheres - - Around the Memorial
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22. 24-pdr Field Howitzer Model 1841
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23. Muzzle of East Howitzer
This piece is somewhat battered but the number 7 is visible, matching to a weapon that was produced in 1861.
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24. Other View - - East Howitzer
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25. Right Trunnion
The founder's stamps indicate this piece was cast by Ames Co. of Chicopee, Massachusetts.
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26. Left Trunnion
Provides the date of manufacture - 1861.
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27. South West Corner - - Knox County Courthouse
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28. North East Corner - - Knox County Courthouse
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29. East Side - - Knox County Courthouse
Credits. This page was last revised on August 30, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 17, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 2,208 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29. submitted on October 17, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
