Col. Hulings GAR Post 176 Civil War Memorial
historical marker
In Lewistown, Mifflin County, Pennsylvania, you will find the Col. Hulings GAR Post 176 Civil War Memorial. This significant historical marker was dedicated in 1906. The Colonel Hulings Grand Army of the Republic Post 176 was responsible for its erection. This monument honors Mifflin County's soldiers and sailors who served during the Civil War. Standing 64 feet, 6 inches high and weighing 125 tons, the memorial is constructed from Vermont granite. Figures representing the Infantry, Cavalry, Artillery, and Navy are part of its design, with a color bearer holding the flag at the very top. A unique feature is a stone from Lincoln's Tomb, embedded at its base. Behind this stone, a sealed glass jar contains a list of Mifflin County Civil War soldiers, Grand Army of the Republic memorabilia, and coins from the war years. This memorial provides a tangible and detailed connection to the community's involvement in the Civil War.