Terre Haute, Indiana

[ Front (East) Plaque ]

In Memory

of the

Patriotism and Valor

of the

Soldiers and Sailors of Vigo County

in the

War of 1861 - - 1865

[ Right (North) Plaque ]

“On Fame’s eternal camping ground

their silent tents are spread

and Glory guards with solemn round

the Bivouac of the Dead.”

[ Left (South) Plaque ]

Soldiers rest thy warfare o’er,

sleep the sleep that knows no breaking.

Dream of battle fields no more,

Days of danger - nights of waking.

[ Rear (West) Plaque ]

Erected by the Board

of

Commissioners of Vigo County

and the

Vigo County

Monumental Association

A. D. 1909.

Marker is at the intersection of South 3rd Street and Wabash Avenue, on the right on South 3rd Street.

Courtesy hmdb.org

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