Grave of Alvin P. Hovey
Listed in Civil War, Historical landmark, Monument, Notable People, Ohio River Scenic Byway, Visited by Old Folks Adventures
1408 County Road 550 South, Mount Vernon, Indiana 47620
The grave of Alvin P. Hovey honors the Civil War general, congressman, diplomat, and 21st Governor of Indiana. Buried in Mount Vernon, Hovey's remarkable career helped shape both Indiana and the Union during one of America's defining eras.
Mound City Shipyards
Listed in Civil War, Civil War Trails, Historical place, Ohio River Scenic Byway, Visited by Old Folks Adventures
217 S 4th St, Mound City, Illinois 62963
A historic Mound City riverfront site connected with the Union naval base, shipbuilding, repairs, and supply operations that supported Civil War campaigns in the Western Theater.
Grave of Alvin P. Hovey
Listed in Civil War, Historical landmark, Monument, Notable People, Ohio River Scenic Byway, Visited by Old Folks Adventures
1408 County Road 550 South, Mount Vernon, Indiana 47620
The grave of Alvin P. Hovey honors the Civil War general, congressman, diplomat, and 21st Governor of Indiana. Buried in Mount Vernon, Hovey's remarkable career helped shape both Indiana and the Union during one of America's defining eras.
Mound City Shipyards
Listed in Civil War, Civil War Trails, Historical place, Ohio River Scenic Byway, Visited by Old Folks Adventures
217 S 4th St, Mound City, Illinois 62963
A historic Mound City riverfront site connected with the Union naval base, shipbuilding, repairs, and supply operations that supported Civil War campaigns in the Western Theater.
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