The First Civil War Monument - Lancaster, WI
N 42° 50.868 W 090° 42.593
15T E 687127 N 4746457
This historical marker tells the history of the first Civil War Memorial, the subscriptions for which were started on September 16, 1862. The monument was dedicated July 4th, 1867. It is located at the NE corner of the Grant County Courthouse Sq.
Waymark Code: WM5N62
Location: Wisconsin, United States
Date Posted: 01/24/2009
Views: 8
The marker reads:
"The First Civil War Monument
Popular subscription for this Civil War Monument was started on September 16, 1862 and completed with public funds. The monument was dedicated on July 4, 1867 "... to the memory of the brave soldiers of Grant County who fell in defense of universal liberty in the great rebellion of A.D. 1861."
Rededicated July 4, 1967
Grant County Historical Society"
Group that erected the marker: Grant County Historical Society
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: [Web Link]
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
126 Main St
Lancaster, WI USA
53813
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