HISTORICAL RESEARCH SECTION

This section will document the historical research undertaken to discover the source and history of our memorial, including the statue and the four 1864 2.9 inch Confederate Parrott Guns (S/N's 2075, 2129, 2175, &, 2211) presently located on the memorial mound at the base of the statue. Other relevant historical data may also be provided if it relates specifically to this project.

Veterans Memorial History

EARLY 20TH CENTURY POSTCARD OF HANCOCK COUNTY COURTHOUSE
WITH SOLDIERS MONUMENT AT THE BOTTOM (SE CORNER)

IMAGE COURTESY OF PAULETTE WEISER
FROM HANCOCK COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM ARCHIVES

ADDITIONAL HISTORICAL RESEARCH HISTORY OF THE SOLDIERS MONUMENT CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR PARROTT RIFLE INFORMATION PAGE PARROTT RIFLE ORDNANCE PAGE More Information Coming Soon!

Comparison of Parrott Rifle Barrel (top)
& Ordnance Rifle Cannon Barrel (bottom)

IMAGE SOURCE: SOMEWHERE ON THE INTERNET

VETERANS MEMORIAL RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT

DESIGNER | PROJECT COORDINATOR | WEBMASTER: Thomas D. Bissell
ARCHITECT: David Roth "The Architect"

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Page Last Updated: 24 MARCH 2001