Iowa State Memorial

Iowa State Monument

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The Iowa State Memorial is located in the South Loop portion of the park on Union Avenue. This memorial was dedicated on November 15, 1906, at a cost of $100,000, honors the 38 infantry units, three artillary units, and three cavalry units from Iowa that served in the Vicksburg Campaign. Mounted in the middle of the Memorial is bronze statue of a solider mounted on a stallion and carrying a flag. Surrounding this statue, is Vermont White Granite and six bronze relief panels which depict successive engagements in the Vicksburg Campaign. While this memorial was dedicated in 1906, it was not completed until 1912 by lead sculptor, Henry H. Kitson.

 

The Six Bronze Relief Sculptures

These six bronze relief plaques, each denote a specific battle in the Vicksburg Campaign. The sculptures are as follows: Iowa at Grand Gulf, Iowa at Port Gibson, Iowa at Jackson, Iowa at Champion Hill, Iowa at Big Black River Bridge, and Iowa Assault on Vicksburg, May 22, 1863.

 

Left Image: Iowa at Grand Gulf/ Right Image: Iowa at Port Gibson

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Left Image: Iowa at Jackson / Right Image: Iowa at Champion Hill

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Left Image: Iowa at Big Black Bridge / Right Image: Iowa assault on Vicksburg, May 22, 1863.

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