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John A. Logan Speech IL231 |
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 Picture courtesy of Jim Kuntz
 Picture courtesy of Jim Kuntz
JOHN A. LOGAN SPEECH
On August 19, 1861, U.S. Congressman
John A. Logan delivered his speech on this
public square which resulted in this region
remaining loyal to the North during the
Civil War, 1861 - 1865.
The 31st Ill. Vol. Infantry Regt. was
formed with Logan as its Colonel.
He later rose to the rank of Major General.
Presented by The Woodmen of the World, April 21, 1995.
Town Square, Marion, Williamson County Illinois
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