Badger - Marietta, GA
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N 33° 57.065 W 084° 32.519
16S E 727148 N 3759454
Wisconsin's mascot atop an monument for her fallen sons.
Waymark Code: WMM6ZG
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 08/02/2014
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Outspoken1
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County of statue: Cobb County
location of statue: Washington Ave., Wisconsin Monument, Marietta National Cemetery, Marietta
Statue erected: May 31, 1925
Artist: Stotzer & Company, Milwaukee, WI
Medium: Wisconsin Red Granite

The Wisconsin Legislature had this monument made to honor all the Wisconsin men who perished in Georgia during the Civil War. They placed their precious mascot on top, placed in this National Cemetery to specifically honor the 405 Wisconsinites who lie buried in this place.

Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Badger

Figure Type: Animal

Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Stotzer & Company

Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: May 31, 1925

Materials used: Wisconsin Red Granite

Location: Marietta National Cemetery
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