Wisconsin Memorial - Andersonville, Ga. - American Civil War Monuments and Memorials on Waymarking.com

The Wisconsin Monument stands at the site of the Andersonville Civil War Prison. It is one of the first monuments that visitors see when they begin their tour of the Andersonville National Historic Site. The monument was authorized in 1903 by State of Wisconsin and it was dedicated on October 17, 1907. The monument was constructed of Georgia Granite capped by a large bronze eagle. The simple inscription reads:

THIS MONUMENT ERECTED BY THE STATE OF WISCONSIN IN GRATEFUL REMEMBERANCE TO HER SONS WHO SUFFERED AND DIED IN ANDERSONVILLE PRISON - MARCH 1864 - APRIL 1865

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Date Installed or Dedicated: 10/07/1907 Name of Government Entity or Private Organization that built the monument: State of Wisconsin Union, Confederate or Other Monument: Union Rating (1-5): Related Website: [Web Link] Photo or photos will be uploaded.: yes

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