Grand Island in Hall County, Nebraska — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Amiel Whipple W.R.C. Civil War Memorial
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 18, 2012
1. Amiel Whipple W.R.C. Civil War Memorial
Heroes of 1861-65
who lie in unknown graves
on Southern battle fields.
Sleep on brave boys though
your graves are unmarked
You are not forgotten
Dedicated May 30, 1908
Erected 1908 by Amiel Whipple Woman's Relief Corps No. 209.
Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is May 30, 1914.
Location. 40° 56.797′ N, 98° 22.659′ W. Marker is on Grand Island, Nebraska, in Hall County. Marker is on Capital Avenue near Webb Road, on the right when traveling west. Memorial is in the Nebraska Veterans Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Grand Island NE 68803, 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. Grand Island Veterans Home (approx. 0.6 miles away); Vietnam War Memorial (approx. 0.9 miles away); Hall County Veterans Memorial Park (approx. 0.9 miles away); 6th Bomb Group (approx. one mile away); Hall County Poor Farm Cemetery (approx. 2.2 miles away); Martin Building (approx. 2.4 miles away); Pioneer Park (approx. 2.4 miles away); The Lincoln Memorial Highway (approx. 2.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Grand Island.
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Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 18, 2012
2. Amiel Whipple W.R.C. Civil War Memorial
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 18, 2012
3. Amiel Whipple W.R.C. Civil War Memorial
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 18, 2012
4. Amiel Whipple W.R.C. Civil War Memorial
Credits. This page was last revised on September 13, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 5, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 676 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 5, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
