Mooretown Monument

Erected in 1871, the years had not been kind to this piece of Ross Township Civil War history. Originally close to 40 feet tall, the structure's current height of 21 feet bears testimony to the irreparable damage done by strip mining in the area. Although the mining company replaced the damaged stone column, at least nine feet is missing. The base of the structure was also damaged and replaced.

The Mooretown Restoration Committee, formed in 2010, has been busy over the last year getting the monument as well as the grounds back in shape for visitors to come and take part in this piece of Ohio's Civil War history. On Memorial Day 2011 more than 400 visitors took part in the first event scheduled to celebrate and remember. The Committee invites you to click on each of the links below to find out more about the Mooretown Monument, see how the restoration progress is coming and share your memories of this important part of the area's history.