Dublin Core
Title
Jeremiah Mclain Rusk Monument (Viroqua, Wisconsin)
Source
american,unionmonument
Contributor
Jack_Kornowske
Language
English
Type
Site
Identifier
2266
Extent
m x m x m
Medium
“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.
Spatial Coverage
current,43.551092149239594,-90.88231831622677;
Europeana
Country
United States
Europeana Data Provider
Jeremiah Mclain Rusk Monument (Viroqua, Wisconsin)
Europeana Type
TEXT
Site Item Type Metadata
Wiki
https://www.cineg.org/wiki/index.php/Jeremiah_Mclain_Rusk_Monument_(Viroqua,_Wisconsin)
Monument Type
Stone – carved
Erected by
Alex Lorie Post
Material
Granite
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."""
State
Wisconsin
County
Vernon
Affiliation
Union
Town
Viroqua
Location Type
Cemetery