Refurbishment Initiating Imminently at General Wallace's Memorial Site in Ottawa
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Hey there! Got some news about a Civil War legend's burial site in Ottawa, Illinois.
So, last week, Chuck Sanders from the Wallace-Dickey Cemetery Preservation Association had a chat with Kevin Stehl from Ottawa Masonry. They were talking about the upcoming restoration stages for the Wallace-Dickey Cemetery's wall on the north bluff. You might not have heard of it, but this final resting place holds General William H.L. Wallace, a Civil War hero who was killed leading troops in the 1862 battle of Shiloh.
Last year, the Wallace-Dickey crew managed to shore up and rejuvenate the southwest wall surrounding General Wallace's grave. This spring, they've got their sights set on the west and northwest walls, with Ottawa Masonry stepping in to help. As they raise more funds, more restoration work will follow suit.
Excitingly, this spring's wall restoration project will involve stone pieces salvaged by enthusiasts from the Starved Rock Civil War Round Table. These volunteers have been hunting down parts of the original wall.
Now, here's some extra trivia: While googling around, I couldn't find specific details about this restoration project. You'll probably have better luck talking to the Wallace-Dickey Cemetery Preservation Association or local historical societies in Ottawa for the latest updates. But hey, if you've got a passion for history like these guys, you'll be in your element learning about this Civil War legend!
- The Wallace-Dickey Cemetery Preservation Association, in collaboration with Ottawa Masonry, aims to restore the west and northwest walls during the upcoming restoration phases of General William H.L. Wallace's burial site in Ottawa, Illinois.
- The spring restoration project will incorporate stone pieces salvaged by the Starved Rock Civil War Round Table, contributing to the overall renovation of the Wallace-Dickey Cemetery.
- Politics and general news can provide more details on this ongoing restoration project, but for the latest updates, it's recommended to contact the Wallace-Dickey Cemetery Preservation Association or local historical societies in Ottawa, Illinois.
