Civil War Monument
N 37° 35.692 W 080° 32.572
17S E 540354 N 4160964
This historic maricer stands on U, S. Route 219 north of Union West Virginia
Waymark Code: WM1455
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 01/08/2007
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This West Virginia Historic Marker stands on Route 219 north of Union, West Virginia and describes the Civil War Monument that is located about 100-yards northwest of the marker.
The text of the marker reads:
CIVIL WAR MONUMENT
"On Aug. 21, 1901 this 20 ft. monument with 6 ft. statue depicting typical Confederate soldier was dedicated to the Monroe County men who served the lost cause. Hinton Marble Works produced the Italian marble statue, standing on granite pedestal placed on native blue limestone. Site selected in anticipation of Union's growth. Dedication crowd of 10,000 heard speech of Gen. John Echols."
Marker Number: WV-157
Marker Title: Civil War Monument
Marker Location: Route 219, 1-mile north of Union West Virginia
County or Independent City: Monroe County
Web Site: [Web Link]
Marker Program Sponsor: West Virginia Department of Culture and History - 1982
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