Civil War Memorial, Sycamore
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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
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- Calculate route12 5 min walk
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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?
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- 12 • Lines: Blue Line (5 min walk)
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