Civil War Monument, Albia, Iowa
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member NevaP
N 41° 01.620 W 092° 48.452
15T E 516180 N 4541772
This monument is in the courthouse square in Albia, Iowa
Waymark Code: WM1TM2
Location: Iowa, United States
Date Posted: 07/08/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
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The monument is in a fenced enclosure near the historic Monroe County Courthouse in the center of Albia's Historic district. The union soldier atop the tall, elaborate pedestal is nearly identical to the one on the monument in Chariton, the next town to the west. This one has a younger face and his head is slightly turned to his left.
Date Installed or Dedicated: 06/01/1917

Name of Government Entity or Private Organization that built the monument: Sons of Vetrans

Union, Confederate or Other Monument: Union

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