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Virden Town Square

N. Springfield St. Virden, IL
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The town square/central park in Virden is home to the 1898 Battle of Virden monument (above) as well as war monuments and a gazebo. This granite and cast bronze bas-relief memorial was dedicated in October 2006. The sculpture itself measures is a six by twelve feet.

x The ornate historic town square bandstand reminds us of the Saturday night band concerts.

x The Soldiers and Sailors World War 1 Monument stands proudly in the town square.

x This is a monument to veterans of WWII and later conflicts.

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