Historical Markers and War Memorials in Warsaw, Illinois
Carthage is the county seat for Hancock County
Warsaw is in Hancock County
Hancock County(70) ► ADJACENT TO HANCOCK COUNTY Adams County(82) ► Henderson County(4) ► McDonough County(15) ► Schuyler County(10) ► Lee County, Iowa(49) ► Clark County, Missouri(12) ► Lewis County, Missouri(6) ►
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This marker is dedicated to the members of the US military who served at Fort Edwards from its construction in 1816 until the close of operations in 1824. — — Map (db m243904) HM
To commemorate
the establishment of
Fort Edwards
built by
Maj. Zachary Taylor
3rd U.S. Infantry
September, 1814
Abandoned July, 1824 — — Map (db m243906) HM
Much of the nation's history has unfolded along the Mississippi River. During the War of 1812, this location provided a commanding view of the river, and was the site of strategically important forts.
The First Defense
The region's first . . . — — Map (db m243903) HM
This clock dedicated in honor of the volunteers on the Main Street Project.
With special mention made of John Bavery & Dave Brownlee — — Map (db m243908) HM
With the faith and courage of their forefathers who made
possible the freedom of these United States
The Boy Scouts of America
dedicate this copy of the
Statue of Liberty as a pledge of everlasting fidelity and
loyalty 40th . . . — — Map (db m243911) HM
Did service for the City of Warsaw from 1926 until 2004. Manufactured by the Ludlow Valve Co.. The fire plug was located at the foot of the North 4th Str. Hill. The original cost in 1926 was $52.50. The list on the replacement was $950.00. — — Map (db m243909) HM