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FRESNO COUNTY
CALIFORNIA
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CIVIL WAR/GAR MEMORIALS PROJECT
This is a very large project and we can use your assistance. If you know of a monument to the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) or Civil War-related memorial (of any size or design) near you, we invite you to share this information with the SUVCW. Please contact our Department Civil War Memorials Officer with any information.
Department Civil War Memorials Officer - Kirby R. Morgan
E-mail: kirby_m2000@yahoo.com
Return to main Civil War Memorials page
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Location:
Fresno, Fresno Co., CA
(specific location not given)
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Type:
6-pdr, bronze, field gun, M1841, C1851, Ames #95, 872 pds.
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Reported by:
Stark list & Armistead 1998
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Status:
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___ Under Assessment
_X_ Needs Investigation
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Location:
Fresno, Fresno Co., CA
(specific location not given)
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Type:
6-pdr, bronze, field gun, M1841, C1851, Ames #105, 884 pds.
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Reported by:
Stark list & Armistead 1998
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Status:
___ Completed
___ Submitted
___ Under Assessment
_X_ Needs Investigation
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CLICK HERE TO HELP RESTORE MEMORIAL DAY!
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DONATIONS:
The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War is a 501(c)(4) organization and is approved by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service as an organization to which tax deductible gifts can be made pursuant to Section 170 of the Internal Revenue Code.
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Location:
Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park, Fresno Co., CA
Grant Trail, General Grant Grove
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Type:
Gen. Grant Giant Sequoia Tree
A living memorial
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Reported by:
Kirby Morgan, 19 Jul 2004
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Status:
___ Completed
___ Submitted
___ Under Assessment
_X_ Needs Investigation
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Notes:
Discovered by Joseph Harden in 1862. Named Grant tree in 1867 through the efforts of Mrs. Lucretia P. Baker. Became the National Christmas Tree in 1926, President Calvin Coolidge. Also proclaimed a National Shrine for all men and women of the United States who have given their lives in service to their country,1956, President Dwight D. Eisenhower.
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Researched by:
Some notes, images, and contact leads acquired by Kirby Morgan, 19 Jul 2004
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Location:
Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park, Fresno Co., CA
Grant Trail, General Grant Grove
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Type:
Pres. Lincoln Giant Sequoia Tree
A living memorial
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Reported by:
Kirby Morgan, 19 Jul 2004
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Status:
___ Completed
___ Submitted
___ Under Assessment
_X_ Needs Investigation
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Notes:
Named before General Grant Park was established. No information in handouts. Being phased out.
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Researched by:
Some notes and images taken. Research contact information obtained by Kirby Morgan 19 July 2004
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Location:
Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park, Fresno Co., CA
Grant Trail, General Grant Grove
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Type:
Gen. Robert E. Lee Giant Sequoia Tree
A living memorial
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Reported by:
Kirby Morgan, 19 Jul 2004
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Status:
_X_ Completed
___ Submitted
___ Under Assessment
___ Needs Investigation
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Notes:
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Researched by:
Some notes and image acquired by Kirby Morgan
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