VFW Memorial - Cairo, IL
Posted by: 
YoSam.
N 37° 00.172 W 089° 10.327
16S E 306727 N 4097395
WWI howitzer display for all foreign wars.
Waymark Code: WM530W
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 11/03/2008
Views: 10
Monument Text:
In memory of
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS
OF THE
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.[Visited this once proud city, decaying before our eyes. This custom house was busier during the Civil War than Kennedy Airport customs is today. A vast amount of history is down here. U.S. Grant used the custom house, he also was stationed here during the Civil War.
If you decide to visit this city be very careful. Crime is very high since the economy of the city has almost disappeared.]
Type of Memorial: Non-Specific Memorial
In Honor Of: Veterans of Foreign Wars
Marker Text:
see above.
Who Put it Here?: Veterans of Foreign Wars Post # 2649
Description of Memorial:
Huge old WWI howitzer and a small marble monument.
One of many on the Cairo Custom House lawn, these include a monument to Seaman the dog of Merriwether Lewis of Lewis and Clark fame. And a monument to York, Clark's slave on the same journey.
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only): Not listed
Date of dedication: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
Visited Logs must contain, at least, a picture of the monument and your GPSr. Preferably YOU at the monument with your GPSr, but we understand that some people are camera-shy.
It is suggested you please include something about your visit here, as well.