Jeremiah Mclain Rusk Monument (Viroqua, Wisconsin)
Union
Monument type:
Stone – carved
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Address:
Vernon
Wisconsin
United States
Inscription:
"Jeremiah Mc Lain Rusk.
Born June 17, 1830.
Died November 21, 1893.
Entered U.S. Vol. Army July, 1862,
as Major of 25th. Wisc. Infantry.
Brevetted Col. and Brigadier General
of U.S. Vol's March, 1865. ""For Gallant
and meritorious service during the
war and For conspicuous gallantry at
the battle of Salkehatchie, S.C.""
Bank Comptroller of Wisconsin,
1866 — 1870.
Member of 42nd. 43d. & 44th. Congresses.
Governor of Wisconsin 1882 – 1889.
U. S. Secretary of Agriculture,
1889 — 1893.
""Upright and Loyal."""
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Material:
Granite
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Erected by:
Alex Lorie Post
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Indigenous Land
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Data Sources:
“Jeremiah McLain Rusk (1830-1893) - Find a Grave...” Www.findagrave.com, www.findagrave.com/memorial/5995596/jeremiah-mclain-rusk. Accessed 2 Apr. 2024.
“Jeremiah McLain Rusk Historical Marker.” Www.hmdb.org, www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=32721. Accessed 2 Apr. 2024.
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