Fairfield - Drill Ground Plaque GPS Coordinates: 41.010200 by -91.963300

This plaque marks the spot where the first volunteers from Jefferson County drilled in 1861. The base of the monument had broken up and the plaque was placed on the large granite boulder shown. There was a dedication on May 11, 2019 with speakers shown in the final photo. Thank you to Dick DeAngelis (sitting on left in photo) for sending photos and for information about this wonderful restoration of the monument. It is in Howard Park one block north of the Courthouse at corner of Grimes and North Main Streets. The close-up photo was taken 8/6/10 - the others at the dedication on 5/11/19.

Fairfield - Marble Plaque in Old Library GPS Coordinates: 41.005900 by -91.962700

This impressive plaque is about 6 feet by 6 feet. It was dedicated in 1894. The marble “mail box” at the bottom formerly held a red leather bound book by J. A. Spielman. A note in the box states that the book is “preserved at the Headquarters of the GAR at the State House in Des Moines.” The Old Library, on the National Register of Historical Places, is now used by Indian Hills Community College. The plaque is on the first floor. There is also a historical museum on the third floor. The building is one block south of the town square on the corner of Washington Street and Court Avenue. Photo taken 12/18/07.

Fairfield - Memorial to Mrs. Mehitable Woods GPS Coordinates: 41.014983 by -91.960333

Mrs. Woods, best known as Auntie Woods, was a heroine of the Civil War who personally delivered needed items to soldiers from Jefferson County. This included food, bandages and clothing. She made 13 trips with cargos ranging from 10 to 37 tons. She possessed a pass signed by Secretary of War Stanton allowing her unlimited access to the troops. She was commissioned a Major by Gov. Kirkwood. After the War, she attended meetings of CW veterans and was beloved by all. At her death in 1891, over 300 veterans attended her funeral. The memorial is Barre granite and stands 11 feet high. It is located in lot 42 and is the largest stone in this part of the cemetery. Also shown is the inscription on the east side of the monument. This is in the Old Fairfield Cemetery in the NE part of town at B Street and Stone Street. The first photo was taken 11/26/08 - the photo of the inscription was taken 8/21/20.

Glasgow - Civil War Memorial GPS Coordinates: 40.937433 by -91.784850

This memorial is in the Glasgow Cemetery. It is granite and stands about 8 feet high. The inscription is difficult to read but may be “In memory of our heroes who saved our country from the unholy rebellion of 1861-65.” It was erected by A. R. Pierce Post No. 227, GAR. Lt. George Strong of Co. E, 2nd Iowa Infantry is buried here. He was the first Jefferson County man to sign for service and the first to die. There also is a bell tower memorial dedicated to all veterans. Glasgow is a very small town that lies just south of County Road G46 in the SE part of the County. The cemetery is SW of town. The photo of the monument was taken 12/18/07 - the photo of the bell tower was taken 8/6/10.

Libertyville - Bronze Plaque on Boulder GPS Coordinates: 40.937383 by -92.078116

This monument is dedicated to soldiers from 1861 to 1917. It is in Fell Cemetery south of Libertyville. Take the paved road southwest of Libertyville – then follow the gravel road (Elderberry Blvd.) to the cemetery. The monument is to the right of the entrance by the flagpole. Photos taken 8/6/10.

Lockridge - Bronze Plaque on Boulder GPS Coordinates: 40.995300 by -91.756100

The upper plaque is dedicated to soldiers in wars from 1861 to 1917 who gave their lives for their Country. The lower plaque is for veterans in more recent wars. The cemetery is west of town on Main Street. The monument is visible from the road by the flagpole. The photos were taken 8/21/20.