New Ulm in Brown County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Lest We Forget

Photographed By K. Linzmeier, May 16, 2013

1. Lest We Forget Marker

south plaque

Inscription. In 1914, two four-inch naval cannon barrels, each with a pyramid of balls, were placed on the courthouse grounds as a tribute to all Brown County citizens who served their nation in time of conflict. The United States Government reclaimed them in 1942, during World War II, for use as scrap iron.

In October, 1977, these five-inch naval cannon barrels, similar to those erected in 1914, were placed here to serve again as a memorial to all men and women of Brown County who served the nation with sacrifice and valor in time of armed conflict.

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Military. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1977.

Location. 44° 18.67′ N, 94° 27.694′ W. Marker is in New Ulm, Minnesota, in Brown County. Memorial is on South State Street south of Center Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 14 South State Street, New Ulm MN 56073, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Brown County Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); The Pioneers of Brown County Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Brown County (within shouting distance of this marker); Roebbecke Mill (within shouting distance of this marker); Defenders State Monument

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(about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); John Lind Home (about 400 feet away); Turner Hall (about 400 feet away); Guardians of the Past (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Ulm.

Photographed By K. Linzmeier, May 16, 2013

2. Lest We Forget Marker

north plaque

South Marker and Cannon image. Click for full size.

Photographed By K. Linzmeier, May 16, 2013

3. South Marker and Cannon

North Marker and Cannon image. Click for full size.

Photographed By K. Linzmeier, May 16, 2013

4. North Marker and Cannon

Markers and Cannons image. Click for full size.

Photographed By K. Linzmeier, May 16, 2013

5. Markers and Cannons

Brown County Courthouse Grounds

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 23, 2013, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 716 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 23, 2013, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.