Illinois State Memorial, Foundation and Steps Construction

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Title

Illinois State Memorial, Foundation and Steps Construction

Subject

Monuments
Architecture, Romanesque
Soldiers
American Civil War (1861-1865)
Mississippi--Vicksburg
United States--Vicksburg Campaign Trail
Siege of Vicksburg (Mississippi : 1863)

Description

Construction of the Illinois State Memorial at the Vicksburg National Military Park, Mississippi. Dedicated on October 26, 1906, the monument was modeled after the Roman Pantheon, and included the names of all 36,325 Illinois soldiers who participated in the Vicksburg campaign.

Publisher

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

Date

1905-07-01

Format

jpg

Language

en

Identifier

400379
Construction of the Illinois Monument, Vicksburg Photo Album

Original Format

albumen print
b&w
1

Physical Dimensions

18 x 24 cm