Rededication of union soldier to take place on Veterans Day
On Monday, November 11, 2024, Allegan County, Allegan American Legion Post 89, and Allegan County Historical Society invite public to participate in celebratory ceremonies commencing at the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month at the Veterans Memorial of the City of Allegan, followed immediately thereafter by the rededication of the Union Soldier statue on the grounds of Courthouse Square.
The Allegan County Board of Commissioners finds it proper and honorable to pause on Veterans Day 2024, November 11, to honor and remember the military service members who gave of themselves in defense of our Union of States in all wars.
The Courthouse expansion required the relocation of the Union Soldier statue honoring the service of Allegan County residents during the Civil War, 1861 to 1865, and for 120 years on Courthouse Square the Union Soldier has guarded the nation and our county from its stance facing south.
The Ceremony begins on the Riverfront, near Hubbard and Chestnut, then transitions to Courthouse Square, near Walnut and Trowbridge, the NW corner of Allegan County Courthouse, 113 Chestnut Street, Allegan. For questions, call 269-673-0501.
Photo by Julie Hotchkiss
