Over 2000 men entered Union ranks from Vincennes and Knox County and were formed into companies that served in the 14th, 21st (1st Heavy Artillery), 25th, 33rd, 51st, 65th, 80th, 120th and 143rd Indiana Infantry Regiments.
In addition, twelve blacks from Vincennes and Knox County joined the 55th Massachusetts.
The Knox County Council gave $50,000 to build the almost 90 foot high memorial which was dedicated October 8, 1914. The five bronze statues were sculpted by Rudolph Schwarz who also designed the Soldiers and Sailors Monument in Indianapolis.
The memorial had fallen into disrepair and was in really bad shape after being struck by lightning in 2004. Some $250,000 was raised for repairs and it was rededicated July 4, 2008.
The area around it is also dedicated to local men who fought in other wars, including the only one listed from the Spanish-American War, Charles D. McCoy. There are lists from every war between the Civil War and the Gulf War.
One Impressive Memorial. --B-R'er
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