Civil War Monument, Marion, Iowa
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N 42° 01.989 W 091° 35.900
15T E 616023 N 4654407
This Civil War Monument, erected to the heroes of the Civil War, is located in Marion Park, in the center of town.
Waymark Code: WM4PH6
Location: Iowa, United States
Date Posted: 09/15/2008
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This monument was erected to honor the heroes of the Civil War by the citizens of Marion, Iowa and the vicinity. It was dedicated on October 15, 1914, and erected by the Robert Mitchell post No. 206 G.A.R. and the Women's Relief Corps No. 128. This monument honors all heroes who fought in the American Civil War, 1861-1865. It is at the north end of the city park, and faces north. There is a short quote from the Gettysburg Address by President Lincoln on the south side of the monument.
Date Installed or Dedicated: 10/14/1914
Name of Government Entity or Private Organization that built the monument: Robert Mitchell post #206 G.A.R. and the Women's Relief Corps #128
Union, Confederate or Other Monument: Other or General Civil War
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