Who founded the Grand Army of the Republic and when was Post No. 1 established?
Dr. Benjamin F. Stephenson founded the Grand Army of the Republic and established Post No. 1 in Decatur on the 6th of April 1866.
Questions about Stephenson Grand Army of the Republic Memorial
Short answers, pulled from the story.
When was the Stephenson Grand Army of the Republic Memorial dedicated and who attended the ceremony?
The memorial was formally dedicated at 2:30 pm on the 3rd of July 1909 with attendees including President William Howard Taft and Senator William Warner.
What does each bronze relief sculpture on the Stephenson memorial represent?
The front west side depicts Fraternity, the northeast side shows Charity, and the southeast side represents Loyalty.
Where is the Stephenson Grand Army of the Republic Memorial located today after the 1987 relocation?
The memorial now stands visible at the terminus of C Street within a circular plaza surrounded by magnolia trees and ivy.
On what dates were the Stephenson memorial and other Civil War monuments listed on historic registers?
Eighteen Civil War monuments were collectively listed on the National Register of Historic Places on the 20th of September 1978 while the District of Columbia Inventory included this site on the 3rd of March 1979.