Honoring Indiana’s Civil War heroes with firsthand perspective and official record.
This historical account covers the unveiling and dedication of the Indiana Monument at Andersonville National Cemetery, Georgia, including the legislative journey, the people who organized the effort, and the ceremonial program from 1908. It also presents the inscriptions carved on the monument and related context about the captured soldiers who suffered there.
Within these pages you’ll encounter a careful record of the events, speeches, and acknowledgments surrounding the monument’s creation, plus reflective passages on the prisoners’ experiences and the enduring memory of those who served.
- The full inscription text presented on the monument’s South, East, North, and West sides.
- A narrative of how Indiana’s state government and the G. A. R. supported the project, including key dates and people.
- Historical context about Andersonville and the treatment of prisoners, with measured, respectful consideration.
- Ceremonial details from the dedication day and notable speakers connected to the event.
Ideal for readers of Civil War history, Indiana military history, and those exploring how memory is forged in public monuments.