Captain John Parkhill Monument

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462 S Monroe St
Tallahassee, FL 32301
https://www.nationalwarmemorialregistry.org

The Captain John Parkhill Monument, located at the intersection of Monroe Street and Apalachee Freeway in Tallahassee, Florida, serves as a public memorial commemorating the sacrifices made during the Seminole Indian War. This obelisk honors Captain John Parkhill, who was killed while leading his company in a charge against the Seminole Indians on November 28, 1857.

Managed by the Memorial Day Foundation, the monument is part of a larger initiative to protect, preserve, honor, and remember the nation's war memorials. The foundation aims to ensure that the legacies of those who served are recognized and remembered for future generations.

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Tank G.
3/22/2023

This is a small obelisk located on the grounds of the State Capitol, that is dedicated to Capt. John Parkhill. It is opposite the Civil War Memorial and looks very similar. It is a simple memorial...

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