Union Civil War Monument, Pella, IA
Posted by: bflylady
N 41° 24.429 W 092° 55.011
15T E 506949 N 4583959
Memorial to the [Union] soldiers and sailors of the Civil War.
Waymark Code: WM19VB
Location: Iowa, United States
Date Posted: 03/08/2007
Views: 35
The memorial is located in the southeast corner of Pella's Central Park, downtown. Parking is available on all four sides of the block with park benches (and other waymarks) throughout the park.
INSCRIPTIONS:
Front:
G.A.R.
Erected by Albert Hobbs Circle No. 57 Ladies of G.A.R. May 30 1911
Post No. 404 1861-1865
Back:
G.A.R.
Dedicated to the Soldiers and Sailors of the Civil War 1861-1865
Two Civil War cannon used to be displayed in Central Park as well, but they were donated for metal to the World War 2 effort. A captured Japanese Howitzer was later given to replace them (Waymark Code: WM19FM).
Date Installed or Dedicated: 05/30/1911
Name of Government Entity or Private Organization that built the monument: Ladies of G.A.R. (Grand Army of the Republic)
Union, Confederate or Other Monument: Union
Rating (1-5):
Photo or photos will be uploaded.: yes
Related Website: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:To log a visit, a waymarker must visit the monument or memorial in person and post a photo. Personal observations and comments will be appreciated.