Civil War Memorial, Sycamore

Name: Civil War Memorial
Address: Sycamore, United States

#2 among attractions in Sycamore

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Facts and practical information

The Civil War Memorial, in the DeKalb County county seat of Sycamore, Illinois, United States, is located in front of the DeKalb County Courthouse on a public square. The memorial was erected in 1896 and dedicated in 1897. The structure is a memorial to the thousands of DeKalb County residents who served in the American Civil War. It incorporates an obelisk which rises to 50 feet in height. The base is adorned with copper sculpture, completed by an unknown sculptor. On the east facade of the memorial the word "Antietam", denoting the Battle of Antietam, is misspelled. This work of public art underwent its first restoration work in 2005-2006. ()

Built: 1896 (128 years ago)Coordinates: 41°59'2"N, 88°41'39"W

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Sycamore United States

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Civil War Memorial – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Sycamore Public Library, Midwest Museum of Natural History, Elmwood Cemetery Gates, Sycamore Historic District.

0.6 miNE
Library
Sycamore Public Library, Sycamore
16 min walk • The Sycamore Public Library, in Sycamore, Illinois, was erected in 1905 in the former location of Mansion House, Sycamore's oldest structure. Construction began in May of that year and the library officially opened to the public on Thanksgiving Day, 1905.
0.4 miNE
History museum, Natural history museum, Museum
Midwest Museum of Natural History, Sycamore
12 min walk • The Midwest Museum of Natural History was a 5013 organization located in Sycamore, Illinois, United States. In 1875, the structure was built as the home of the Universalist Church in Sycamore.
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Monuments and statues
Elmwood Cemetery Gates, Sycamore
1 min walk • The Elmwood Cemetery Gates mark the east and north entrances to the Elmwood Cemetery in Sycamore, Illinois. The cast iron gates were likely built in 1865, the year the cemetery opened and the one emblazoned on the gates, though records of their construction have been lost.
0.4 miE
Neighbourhood
Sycamore Historic District, Sycamore
11 min walk • The Sycamore Historic District is a meandering area encompassing 99 acres of the land in and around the downtown of the DeKalb County, Illinois, county seat, Sycamore. The area includes historic buildings and a number of historical and Victorian homes.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Civil War Memorial?

Nearby attractions include Elmwood Cemetery Gates, Sycamore (1 min walk), Sycamore Historic District, Sycamore (11 min walk), Midwest Museum of Natural History, Sycamore (12 min walk), Sycamore Public Library, Sycamore (16 min walk).

How to get to Civil War Memorial by public transport?

The nearest stations to Civil War Memorial:

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12 • Lines: Blue Line (5 min walk)