Athens County Civil War Soldiers and Sailors Memorial
The People of Athens County
erect
this monument
in memory of those who volunteered
as
Soldiers and Sailors
in defense of the Union
and to perpetuate
Free Government.
The People
will ever remember how much of
our national prosperity
is due to
the patriotism and valor
of
the men who died
in
the service of their country
Athens County
contributed
twenty six hundred and ten men
as
soldiers and sailors
in the
War for the Union, 1861 - 1865.
Marker is on Union Street, on the right when traveling east.
Courtesy hmdb.org
