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The Grand Army of the Republic Historical Markers
This national organization of Union soldiers, sailors and Marines, formed just a year after the Civil War ended, placed hundreds of monuments and memorials across the North and even some areas of the South. Besides commemorating their comrades, the GAR also was a potent political advocacy group for patriotic education, Black veterans' voting rights, federal veteran benefits, and making Memorial Day a national holiday. It had more than 400,000 members at its peak in 1890, but was dissolved when its last member died in 1956. It was succeeded by the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War. This series includes monuments and memorials erected by the National Woman's Relief Corps, and the Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, each a GAR auxiliary.
1861 - 1865
Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty.
This tablet dedicated to the G.A.R. Post 161 by the Anna Etheridge Tent No. 58 Daughters of the Union Veterans of the Civil War - 1934. — — Map (db m113053) WM
This monument marks the western end of a coast to coast highway extending a distance of three thousand six hundred fifty-two miles through fourteen states. It was erected by the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War in memory of the heroic . . . — — Map (db m279511) HM WM
National Home
In 1887, the U.S. Congress approved funding for the Pacific
Branch of the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers
(NHDVS). Three individuals donated land for the 640-acre
site located 14 miles west of Los . . . — — Map (db m219686) HM
Somerset County, PA · New York, NY ·
Washington, DC
Through blurred eyes we find the strength and courage to soar beyond the moment.
We look to the future knowing we can never forget the past.
God Bless America — — Map (db m220437) HM
[A tree was planted in the memory of Jean Bell Kellogg. At the foot of the tree lies this marker] Charter member of Sumner Womans Relief Corps No.11, Auxiliary to the Grand Army of the Republic, Founded 1885. — — Map (db m15012) HM
This grove of trees as saplings, transplanted from southern battlefields was dedicated to the memory of Union Veterans of the Civil War and presented to the State of California — — Map (db m14827) WM
Sacramento City CemeteryThe GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC Memorial Plot was originally located in the New Helvetia Cemetery at the corner of 31st and J Streets, a plot donated to the Sumner Post No.3 by the owner and proprietor John Wesley Reeves. . . . — — Map (db m12411) HM
As President of the United States he visited this city on the eighth day of May 1901, and the freedom of the state was here tendered him by the Governor of California.
As a tribute to the man and a record of the event this memorial was . . . — — Map (db m163215) HM
Ruel C. Gridley
Born Jan. 23, 1829
Died Nov. 24, 1870
Erected by Rawlins Post No. 23 Grand Army of the Republic and the Citizens of Stockton Sept. 19, 1887 in gratitude for services rendered Union Soldiers during the War of the . . . — — Map (db m15974) WM
The GRAND ARMY of the REPUBLIC was a fraternal organization composed of honorably discharged veterans of the Union Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Revenue Cutter Service who served in the American Civil War. Founded in 1866, it grew to include about . . . — — Map (db m202545) HM
(front):
To the memory of California's Patriotic dead who served during the war for the Union
Mustered out
(back):
Erected by the grateful people of San Mateo
All honor to the nations defenders — — Map (db m62672) WM
Grant Post #9
Modesto, California
1879 1938
GAR
This plot was dedicated to the GAR members of Grant Post #9 who fought for the Union during the Civil War of 1861-1865. The post was chartered in 1879 with ten members and grew to several . . . — — Map (db m219498) HM
Fourscore and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent a new nation, conceived in liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal. Now we are engaged in a great Civil War, testing whether that nation, . . . — — Map (db m87645) HM
(This memorial is made up to three plaques, each found at the base of a different piece of artillery.)
Civil War Artillery
13-inch Seacoast Mortar
Donated in 1897 by the Grand Army of the Republic
Civil War Artillery
11-inch . . . — — Map (db m61985) WM
Erected by
The Womens Relief Corps
and the citizens of Clinton
in memory of the soldiers
and sailors who fought
to preserve the Union.
1861 – 1865
For the dead a tribute,
for the living a memory,
for posterity an emblem
of . . . — — Map (db m100190) WM
This memorial made possible by the untiring efforts of the J.F. Trumbull, Woman's Relief Corps No. 34 - Dedicated Nov. 11, 1930 by James W. Harvey Post No. 58 the American Legion.
— — Map (db m226915) WM
In Grateful Tribute to the Men from
The Town of Windham Who Died in Vietnam
Mar. 29, 1943 John F. Shea Mar. 9, 1964
Jan. 6, 1945 Gerald D. Boyd June 21, 1967
Aug. 31, 1947 Henry W. Bernard July 29, 1967
May 4, 1945 Robert E. . . . — — Map (db m140693) WM
Dedicated September 1936 in memory of The Grand Army of the Republic by the Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War 1861-1865 — — Map (db m49526) HM
I. The 30th day of May, 1868 is designated for the purpose of strewing with flowers or otherwise decorating the graves of comrades who died in defense of their country during the late Rebellion, and those bodies now lie in almost every city, . . . — — Map (db m53026) HM
In honor of Julia Ward Howe who wrote the "Battle Hymn of the Republic" here at the Old Willard Hotel November 21, 1861 "In the beauty of the lillies Christ was born across the sea with a glory in his bosom that transfigures you and me." . . . — — Map (db m6709) HM
Plans began in 1913 to erect a monument to honor those fallen comrades of the Union Army by the local chapter of the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR). The effort was led by Dr. William Krape (also a Veteran and Lynn Haven Mayor 1920). In less . . . — — Map (db m297399) HM
Cornerstone Laid, 1920, by Dr. William W. Krape, former Mayor of Lynn Haven, and Post C Commander Stanton Post No. 2 G.A.R. Property donated by William H. Lynn Sr, Town's developer with a stipulation that it would be known as Grand Army Park. . . . — — Map (db m297400) HM
The Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) was a nationwide organization founded in 1866 for Union veterans of the Civil War. The town of St. Cloud was founded in 1909 as a community for Union veterans. The L.L. Mitchell Post #34, named for the first . . . — — Map (db m112312) HM
The Ladies Improvement Club of St. Cloud organized in 1910 for the betterment of the community through civic projects and the advocacy of literacy. The club established a small area in the Sugar Belt Railway depot for books and magazines for . . . — — Map (db m102976) HM
Union Civil War veterans and townspeople constructed this largest frame building in the county about 1910 as a meeting place for Garfield Post 39, Grand Army of the Republic (GAR), and a community center. The city, as requested by Women's Relief . . . — — Map (db m93009) HM
In Commemoration of the Untiring Devotion of Clara Barton ———— She organized and administered efficient measures for the relief of our soldiers in the field, and aided in the great work of preserving the names of more than . . . — — Map (db m12126) HM
Fourscore and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent a new nation, conceived in liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.
Now we are engaged in a great Civil War, testing whether that . . . — — Map (db m47798) HM
After the Civil War, people wanted to preserve Civil War sites and remember fallen soldiers. At Andersonville, the Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic (LGAR) and the Women's Relief Corps led these efforts. They encouraged states to place . . . — — Map (db m173064) HM
Lizabeth A. Turner
Past National President
Woman's Relief Corps
Auxiliary to the
Grand Army of the Republic
—————————
Life Chairman
Andersonville Prison Board
Died at . . . — — Map (db m47830) HM
In 1911 the state of New York erected this granite monument to honor its troops who died in Andersonville prison. Large monuments were a fashion of the time, built on a scale that would symbolize the prisoners' enormous sacrifice.There are twelve . . . — — Map (db m173067) HM
Headquarters Grand Army of the Republic, Washington, D.C., May 5, 1868 I. The 30th day of May, 1868, is designated for the purpose of strewing with flowers or otherwise decorating the graves of comrades who died in defense of their country . . . — — Map (db m12140) HM
This tablet is erected in commemoration
of the patriotic work of the Women's Relief Corps, auxiliary to the Grand Army of the Republic, in the preservation and improvement of this historic site, comprising 87 acres, of which 72.5 acres were . . . — — Map (db m48152) HM
President Abraham Lincoln created Idaho Territory, appointed its first officers and judges and addressed Congress about Idaho in 1863 and 1864. He considered Idaho issues in the White House on the afternoon that he was shot and invited the former . . . — — Map (db m126722) HM
[East Face]
In Memory of All
Who Followed the Flag From
1861 to 1865
Living and Dead.
Erected 1903
SHILOH
[South Face]
This monument is erected
by the Grand Army of the Republic
Women's Relief Corps, Sons of . . . — — Map (db m34161) HM
Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.
Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that . . . — — Map (db m68359) HM
In the four-way presidential election of 1860, Illinois voters overwhelmingly cast ballots for northern Unionist candidates Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas. Southern states feared that President Lincoln would move to abolish slavery once he took . . . — — Map (db m268649) HM WM
[Plaque on east-facing side of monument:]
In loving memory
of past commander Wilbur F. Crummer
and his comrades here buried
of other comrades of the post buried
in Forest Home Cemetery
of all deceased comrades of the post wherever . . . — — Map (db m241587) WM
Grand Army of Republic
Memorial Woods
In honor of the men who wore the blue and served
in the Union Army of the Civil War U.S.A. 1861-1865.
Dedicated
by the Past President's Club of the Daughters
of Union Veterans of the Civil War . . . — — Map (db m228097) WM
Memorial to the Union Soldiers' Widows
Woman's Relief Corps
Department of Illinois
This monument and burial lot were given to the W.R.C. by the mother of Sylvia Springer Doton — — Map (db m245892) WM
[West-facing side:]
Washington Post No. 573
Grand Army of the Republic
[East-facing side:]
Lady Washington Circle No. 15
Dept. of Illinois
G.A.R. — — Map (db m245922) WM
To Morris Birkbeck
Who in 1817 with George Flower founded the English settlement in Edwards County This memorial is erected by the Department of Illinois Woman's Relief Corps Auxiliary to the Grand Army of the Republic "In respect and gratitude . . . — — Map (db m154631) HM
Their term of service being up in February 1865, 205 members of the 56th Illinois Infantry chose to muster out. Before doing so they fought at Bentonville, North Carolina, the regiment's final engagement. Their journey home began March 29th, . . . — — Map (db m203167) HM
Dedicated to the memory of Thirteen Hundred and Sixty-four Volunteers enlisted from Johnson County, Illinois, during the rebellion, 1861-65. Erected October 1, 1907, by Vienna Post 221, G.A.R. and Vienna Camp, 9, S. of V. Division . . . — — Map (db m186298) WM
This memorial is erected in grateful remembrance of the patriotic heroism of the 443 members of Veteran Post 49, Dept. of Illinois, Grand Army of the Republic, who, at the call of their country, served in the four years War of the Rebellion . . . — — Map (db m299991) WM
Fourscore and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent a new nation, conceived in liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.
Now we are engaged in a great Civil War, testing whether that nation, . . . — — Map (db m301678) HM
Headquarters Grand Army of the Republic, Washington, D.C., May 5, 1868.
General Orders No. 11
1. The 30th day of May, 1868 is designated for the purpose of strewing with flowers or otherwise decorating the graves of comrades who died in . . . — — Map (db m301463) HM
Headquarters Grand Army of the Republic, Washington, D.C., May 5, 1868.
General Orders No. 11
1. The 30th day of May, 1868 is designated for the purpose of strewing with flowers or otherwise decorating the graves of comrades who died in . . . — — Map (db m301717) HM
Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal. Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that nation, . . . — — Map (db m177993) HM WM
Presented by the Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic Department of Illinois. 1861-5 1914 Ida E. Wright President Commemorating the Deeds of the Union Veterans of the Civil War With malice toward none with charity for all Lincoln . . . — — Map (db m213925) WM
In a second floor room on this spot the Grand Army of the Republic was organized April 6, 1866, by Dr. Benjamin E. Stephenson.This tablet is placed by The Department of Illinois Woman's Relief Corps, Auxiliary to the Grand Army of the Republic April . . . — — Map (db m56909) HM
African American Civil War veteran Simon Malone built a home southeast of
this location in the late 1860s. Malone and his wife were early Black residents
of Normal, joining the Esque, Fields, Barton, and Underwood families. Others
would follow . . . — — Map (db m253445) HM
Fourscore and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent a new nation, conceived in liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.
Now we are engaged in a great Civil War, testing whether that . . . — — Map (db m287383) HM WM
This tablet marks the site of Camp Lyon, where the following Illinois regiments of volunteer soldiers of the Civil War were encamped, from May 1861 to June 1864. Upon it are inscribed the dates of encampment and names of the colonels of the . . . — — Map (db m183558) HM
This tablet marks the site of Camp Peoria where the following Illinois regiments of volunteer soldiers of the Civil War were encamped from Aug 1862 to Nov 1862. Upon it are inscribed the dates of muster into the United States service and the names . . . — — Map (db m183621) WM
To the Union soldiers
War of the Rebellion
1861-1865
(north side)
Members of John McTucker Post 154 G.A.R. Dept. of ILL.
N.R. Taggart 3 Mo. Cav. Isri Smith 32 Ill. Inf. Seth Grammer 78 Ill. Inf. P. Dickson 30 Ind. Inf. . . . — — Map (db m152175) WM
The Ninety-Ninth Illinois Infantry, Pike County's famous Civil War regiment and first regiment out of state under call of 1862, was mustered at Florence Illinois and embarked at this spot for St. Louis, August 23rd, 1862. Was 62 days under fire. . . . — — Map (db m128674) HM WM
In loving and grateful tribute
to Pike County's Union Soldiers
of the Civil War, the 3,132 heroic
men who offered their lives as
sacrifice to their country, 1861-1865,
and, joining hands in common cause,
repeated the oath of America's . . . — — Map (db m128708) WM
On May 28, 1891, this plot was set aside by the Oak Ridge Cemetery Board of Managers for the burial of Civil War Union Army veterans who did not have family plots elsewhere. The Grand Army of the Republic Stephenson Post #30 dedicated the memorial . . . — — Map (db m229603) HM WM
Daughter of prominent civic leader Colonel John Thomas, Alexander-Bahrenburg in 1887 took over management of Belleville Citizen's Horse Railway. In 1900 she was elected one of the first female trustees of the University of Illinois. She became in . . . — — Map (db m152949) HM
Fourscore and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent a new nation, conceived in liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.
Now we are engaged in a great Civil War, testing whether that nation, . . . — — Map (db m155101) HM
To the lasting memory of all her sons who fought for the Stars and Stripes in all wars; those who fought and lived; those who fought and died; those who gave much; and those who gave all; Citizens of Wabash County, erect this monument. . . . — — Map (db m186504) WM
[Shaft (one per side)] Pea Ridge Gettysburg Atlanta Resaca
[Front base]
1907
Erected by the
G.A.R.-W.R.C. and loyal
citizens
[Rear base]
S.A.W.
El Caney Guavama
This stone is a reminder . . . — — Map (db m230444) WM
Presented by the Ladies of
the Grand Army of the Republic,
Department of Illinois,
In honor of
the Union Soldiers and Sailors
of
1861-The Civil War-1865 — — Map (db m158519) WM
Popularity of the Lincoln Highway was widespread among various organizations, at every level from national to civic as well as non-for-profits entities. Many groups supported the Lincoln Highway with projects and events in an effort to continue . . . — — Map (db m279235) HM
( Front Plaque )
In Honor
of the Civil War Soldiers
of Decatur County.
“This monument cannot disclose.
Nor can the skill of mortal make
a record of the countless woes
they suffered for their Countrys sake.” . . . — — Map (db m44943) WM
Dedicated in Memory of
Our Fathers
Grand Army of the
Republic
By the Indiana Department
Daughters of Union Veterans
Of the Civil War
1861 - - 1865
19th Convention June 13, 1933 — — Map (db m207020) WM
Civil War Indianapolis
Indiana Governor Oliver Morton responded quickly to President Abraham Lincoln's 1861 call for 75,000 volunteers to help suppress the southern rebellion. Thousands of Hoosiers assembled in Indianapolis. Camp Morton, named . . . — — Map (db m199026) HM
In memory of the unknown dead who fell in our country's service in the War for the Union A.D. 1861-65.
No name to bid us know who rests below.
No word of death or birth. Only the grasses wave over a mound of earth, over a nameless . . . — — Map (db m233305) WM
This Memorial erected in Memory of the following soldiers who are buried in this Cemetery.
The exact location of some are unknown. ———————————
Revolutionary War
Thomas Mason . . . — — Map (db m13280) WM
Dedicated to the Memory of Those
Who Served Their Country
During the Wars of the United States
Erected through the Efforts of
The Women's Relief Corps
of Spencer, Indiana
1939
Panel and Design of . . . — — Map (db m19401) WM
