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The Iowa State Memorial is located in the South Loop portion of the park on Union Avenue. This memorial was dedicated on November 15, 1906, at a cost of $100,000, honors the 38 infantry units, three artillary units, and three cavalry units from Iowa that served in the Vicksburg Campaign. Mounted in the middle of the Memorial is bronze statue of a solider mounted on a stallion and carrying a flag. Surrounding this statue, is Vermont White Granite and six bronze relief panels which depict successive engagements in the Vicksburg Campaign. While this memorial was dedicated in 1906, it was not completed until 1912 by lead sculptor, Henry H. Kitson.
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Last updated: July 2, 2024