Iowa Civil War Monuments

Harrison County

Dunlap - Civil War Monument GPS Coordinates: 41.844300 by -95.592150

This is a nice 10 foot granite obelisk. It was dedicated in 1892. It is toward the back of Pleasant Hill Cemetery near a board established by the American Legion with names of all veterans from the region. The cemetery is south of town on UCON Avenue (10th Street turns into UCON.) Photos taken 12/17/07 and 5/9/18.


Missouri Valley - Cemetery Monument GPS Coordinates: 41.565550 by -95.889716

This is a 12 foot granite monument dedicated to soldiers of the Civil War, Spanish-American War and WWI. It was dedicated in 1927. There is a bronze plaque on the lower part of the monument for WWI veterans. The old photo shows that it formerly had an eagle on top of the monument which, unfortunately, is missing today. This is in Rose Hill Cemetery in the north part of town. Follow 5th Street north to the cemetery. The monument is located near a large mausoleum not far from the entrance. The first photo was taken 12/17/07 - the second photo from the back of the monument was taken 5/9/18.


Woodbine - Cemetery Monument GPS Coordinates: 41.74663 by -95.71439

This attractive monument is located in the Woodbine Cemetery in the town of Woodbine on White Street on the NW side of town. It was dedicated on September 22, 1908. The inscription of the front of the monument is "Dedicated in the memory of the defenders of our flag." The inscription on the back is "Erected by the Eaton Post No. 86 GAR and Citizens of Woodbine, Iowa September 22,1908." Thank you to SUVCW member Scott Carrigan for photos and notification of this monument. Photos were taken in April 2026.