Soldiers' Monument
Also known as Civil War Monument
About Soldiers' Monument
Soldiers' Monument, at 15 N. Galena Ave., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jun 1, 1998. The Register lists it for its social history, at the local level.
What it isAmerican Civil War memorial in Freeport, Illinois. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 34 MB · National Archives↗1871 to today
- 1871Built
- 1998Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 28 years
Make it a walk: 2 landmarks in about 5 minutes
15 N. Galena Ave., Freeport · about 0 miles on foot, as the crow flies
- 1Soldiers' MonumentStart here
- 2Stephenson County CourthouseSecond Empire · Built 1873 · next door
1 more Register listing within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Soldiers' Monument
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Soldiers' Monument
Is Soldiers' Monument on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jun 1, 1998 (Register number 98000461).
Is Soldiers' Monument a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Illinois has 86 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Soldiers' Monument?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Soldiers' Monument?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 34 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 28894178 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.