Cushing Memorial
N 43° 03.709 W 088° 24.972
16T E 384682 N 4768652
A memorial to the Cushing brothers in Delafield, Wi.
Waymark Code: WM44BH
Location: Wisconsin, United States
Date Posted: 07/05/2008
Views: 32
Located in Cushing Memorial Park, this Barre' granite obelisk is 50 feet high. It commemorates the three Cushing brothers: Alonzo, William, and Howard who all nobly served their country during the Civil War. This park is on the site of the original Cashing homestead.
Information from the copper plaques on the front of the memorial:
Alonzo H.
Born 1841 - Died 1863
Brevet Lieutenant Colonel
Fourth U.S. Artillery
Killed repelling Pickett's Charge at Gettysburg, having been wounded the third time within a few minutes. Probably no man his rank did so much to save the day.
William B.
Born 1842 - Died 1874
Commander
U.S. Navy
Prominent among his many brave deeds was the blowing up of the confederate ram Albemarle. His perfection of action in the midst of death-dealing missiles was an exhibition of coolness absolutely unparalleled.
Howard B.
Born 1838 - Died 1871
First Lieutenant
Third U.S. Cavalry
His courage and determination made his name famous all over the southwestern border. A terror to the marauding Apaches, at whose hands he fell in ambush bravely fighting to lead his men to safety.
The plaques also have two quotes:
"Perhaps the most conspicuously daring trio of sons of one mother of any whose exploits have been noted in the pages of history." - HAIGHT
"So long as such men can be produced in the republic there is little danger of its decline and fall." - HAIGHT
Height: 50 feet
Date Created/Placed: Not listed
Address: Not listed
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Website: Not listed
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