Emerson - Veterans Monument GPS Coordinates: 41.031083 by -95.403383

This monument was dedicated by the WRC in 1892 "In Memory of our Country's Defenders". There are also WRC, GAR and SUVCW emblems on the W, S and E sides of the monument. It is in the Emerson Cemetery about one mile north of town on Highway 59. It is in the far SW corner of the cemetery. The first photo was taken 5/16/09 - the second 6/29/18.

Glenwood - Veterans Monument with Civil War Soldier GPS Coordinates: 41.058866 by -95.749183

This 12 foot monument was dedicated by the WRC to soldiers of all wars. Inscriptions on the front and back to the monument are shown. It is in Glenwood Cemetery on the north side of town. It is just off the road from the entrance to the cemetery. The cemetery is at 1105 N Locust Street – the main N/S street. Photos taken 10/15/17.

Henderson - GAR Monument GPS Coordinates: 41.131750 by -95.419194

This monument was erected by A. S. Paul, a member of Company D, 95th New York Infantry Regiment, in 1929. "GAR" does not show up well but is at the top of the monument. On the back are more recent inscriptions honoring the military services. Private Paul enlisted in 1864 at age 17 in the 95th New York and was present in many of the battles and events in the latter stages of the War including the Surrender at Appomattox. This monument is at the west entrance to the Farm Creek Cemetery. Take Cary Avenue west off Highway 59 to the Cemetery. Thanks to Mike Carr for notifying me of the monument. Also, thanks to Bette Rieken Byers, Sec/Treas of the Cemetery Board of Trustees, for providing much information about the history of the monument, the military record of Mr. Paul and others buried there. She mentioned that there are a number of descendants of Mr. Paul still living in the region. Photos taken 5/12/18.