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"Wisconsin Memorial, Vicksburg National Military Park, Vicksburg, Mississippi. Atop this memorial is a six foot bronze statue honoring 'Old Abe,' the famous Wisconsin War Eagle and mascot of the 8th Wisconsin Regiment, who was carried alongside the regimental colors throughout three years of war. Around the base of the memorial are plaques listing the names of all Wisconsin soldiers at Vicksburg." View of monument. Side 2.
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"Wisconsin Memorial, Vicksburg National Military Park, Vicksburg, Mississippi. Atop this memorial is a six foot bronze statue honoring 'Old Abe,' the famous Wisconsin War Eagle and mascot of the 8th Wisconsin Regiment, who was carried alongside the regimental colors throughout three years of war. Around the base of the memorial are plaques listing the names of all Wisconsin soldiers at Vicksburg." View of monument. Side 2.
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- Description: "Wisconsin Memorial, Vicksburg National Military Park, Vicksburg, Mississippi. Atop this memorial is a six foot bronze statue honoring 'Old Abe,' the famous Wisconsin War Eagle and mascot of the 8th Wisconsin Regiment, who was carried alongside the regimental colors throughout three years of war. Around the base of the memorial are plaques listing the names of all Wisconsin soldiers at Vicksburg." View of monument. Side 2.
- Creator(s): Ford, Gilbert
- Date: 1966
- City/State: Vicksburg, Mississippi
- County: Warren County
- Call Number: PI/2008.0001
- Filename: 122784-photo-2.tif