Wilson Soldiers' Monument
1893 / Merkle Staniland / West Union
Large base with a Union Soldier on top and a bust of John T. Wilson, benefactor of the monument, on the base. Civil War monument dedicated June 10, 1893 by John A. Cockerill, 'Father of the New Journalism' and native of West Union.
Location: Wilson Children's Home, 300 N Wilson Dr
Title
Wilson Soldiers' Monument
Description
Large base with a Union Soldier on top and a bust of John T. Wilson, benefactor of the monument, on the base. Civil War monument dedicated June 10, 1893 by John A. Cockerill, 'Father of the New Journalism' and native of West Union.
Creator
Date
1893
Publisher
Ohio Outdoor Sculpture
Identifier
995
Location City
Location County
Location Notes
situated in front of Wilson Children's Home with Adams County Hospital adjacent South side
Provider Qualifier
Donated by
Provider Entity
John T. Wilson
Location Site
Location Street
300 N Wilson Dr
Location Type
Media Sculpture Height
50 feet, 5 inches
Media Sculpture Width
10 feet, 4 inches
Media Sculpture Depth
10 feet, 4 inches
Installation Date
1893
Materials
Inscription
On base:
"In memory of the soldiers of Adams County Ohio who were killed or died during the War of the Late Rebellion. Hon. John T. Wilson's Tribute to the Soldiers 1861 - 1865."
"In memory of the soldiers of Adams County Ohio who were killed or died during the War of the Late Rebellion. Hon. John T. Wilson's Tribute to the Soldiers 1861 - 1865."
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