Adel - Generals Elliott and Samuel Rice Memorial Bridge - GPS Coordinates: 41.614440 by -94.011944

Highway 6 runs coast-to-cost and is named the Grand Army of the Republic Highway. The Iowa SUVCW has named 11 bridges on the Highway after Iowa CW Generals. There are also 29 GAR markers across the state - an example is listed under Oakland in Pottawattamie County. This bridge is named after brothers Samuel A. Rice and Elliott W. Rice, both Iowa CW Generals. Samuel was the Colonel of the 33rd Iowa Infantry and later was promoted to Brigadier General. He was mortally wounded at Jenkins Ferry, Arkansas on April 30, 1864. There is a large monument in his honor in Forest Cemetery in Oskaloosa - it is shown on this web site in Oskaloosa in Mahaska County. Elliott was in the 7th Iowa Infantry Regiment which was in battles at Belmont, Fort Donelson, and Shiloh. He received promotions and later received command at the division level during the March to the Sea and the March through the Carolinas. This bridge is on Highway 6 just east of Adel. It crosses the North Raccoon River. Photo taken 5/8/12.

Perry - Civil War Monument - GPS Coordinates: 41.849650 by -94.097883

This monument is in Violet Hill Cemetery on the north side of Perry. The granite monument is about 10 feet high and set on a concrete base. It was erected by the Col. James Redfield GAR Post in 1896. It is interesting that the name of the GAR Post in the town of Redfield was the Marshall Post but the one in Perry is named after Col. Redfield. There are a number of Civil War veterans buried around the monument. Take 1st Avenue north and turn east on Park Street to the cemetery. The monument is at the entrance. Thank you to Bryon Weesner for notifying me about this monument. The first two photos were taken 4/28/09. The concrete base had been breaking up - the final photo was taken 8/28/18 showing the recent replacement of the base.

Redfield - GAR Hall - GPS Coordinates: 41.590676 by -94.195500

The building was rededicated on May 25, 2008 after restoration of the second floor and the the front porch/balcony. It serves as a museum with historical displays, military items and artifacts from the region on the first floor. The building has been donated to Dallas County and is operated by the Dallas County Conservation Board. It is believed it was built in the 1880’s and served the Collin Marshall GAR Post No. 43 which met on the upper floor. The SUVCW Grenville Dodge Camp #75 meets here on a periodic basis. It is located on the east side of the Redfield business district. The photo was taken May 25, 2008 at the rededication. The GAR Post was named for Lt. Collin Marshall of Redfield and the 39th Iowa Infantry Regiment. He was killed by Confederate guerrillas near Corinth, Mississippi on Independence Day 1863. Thank you to Historian Joy Neal Kidney's Blog for this information about Lt. Marshall.

On June 27, 2021, a plaque honoring Margaret Morrison was dedicated and placed on the building. Margaret, who passed away earlier in 2021, was responsible for saving the building and doing much to restore and maintain it. The second photo is a close-up of the plaque. The third photo shows the unveiling of the plaque by family members.

Redfield - GAR Stained Glass Window - GPS Coordinates: 41.589583 by -94.197433

The Methodist Church has a number of beautiful stained glass windows - it appears that different organizations including the GAR sponsored windows. The first photo shows the GAR window - the second photo shows other windows. The windows were restored in 1999. The church is at Second and Jefferson Streets on the south side of the city park. Thank you to Bryon Weesner for notification of the GAR window. Photos taken 6/11/09.

Redfield - General Edward Hatch Memorial Bridge - GPS Coordinates: 41.572194 by -94.191972

Highway 6 runs coast-to-coast and is named the Grand Army of the Republic Highway. The Iowa SUVCW has named 11 bridges on the Highway after Iowa CW Generals. There are also 29 GAR Highway markers across the state. This bridge is named after Edward Hatch (1832-1889). He began as a Captain of the 2nd Iowa Cavalry - after several promotions he was a Colonel and commanded the 2nd Iowa Cavalry. The regiment was involved in many engagements including Grierson's Raid through Mississippi. Later he commanded the Cavalry Division of the Army of the Tennessee and received promotions to Brigadier General and Brevet Major General. After the war he joined the Regular Army and commanded the 9th Cavalry made up of "Buffalo Soldiers." This bridge crosses the Raccoon River south of Redfield on Highway 6. Thanks to Dan Rittel for the photo taken 9/5/15.

Redfield - Muster Plaque 39th Iowa Infantry - GPS Coordinates: 41.590466 by -94.197650

Company H of the 39th Infantry Regiment was mustered in on this spot in Redfield. The town of Redfield was named in honor of Col. James Redfield of the Iowa 39th who was killed at the battle of Allatoona Pass, Georgia on October 5, 1864. This monument is located in the city park just west of the business district. Photos taken 6/23/17.

Wiscotta - Colonel James Redfield Monument - GPS Coordinates: 41.583316 by -94.178016

Colonel Redfield was killed at the Battle of Allatoona Pass on October 5, 1864. He was commanding the Iowa 39th Infantry Regiment and was shot in the foot. He refused to leave his position. Next he was shot in the leg and it was shattered - he still refused to leave his post. Finally he was shot in the heart and killed. His heroic leadership was important in leading the Federal forces to victory in the battle. While the town of Redfield is named after him, he is buried here in the Wiscotta Cemetery. Wiscotta is just south of Redfield - take State Street, a gravel road, to the cemetery. This memorial is in the NW corner of the cemetery. Photos taken 6/24/17.