Last Civil War soldier buried in Cook County, Minnesota, to be honored this month
Jul 14, 2023 08:51AM ● By Content Editor
Photo: Cook County Historical Society
From the Cook County Historical Society - July 14, 2023
From the Cook County Historical Society - July 14, 2023
Private Andrew Jackson Scott, AKA Edwin G. Secor, the last Civil War veteran buried in Cook County, MN, will be honored in a ceremony at 11:00 AM on Saturday, July 29th, 2023, at Saint John's Catholic Cemetery at Grand Marais, Minnesota.
The ceremony is open to veterans, those with an interest in Civil War history, and the general public. Wearing Civil War-era attire is encouraged. Private Scott's descendants are most cordially invited to attend as special guests.
For more information, visit the Cook County Historical Society events page - Last Soldier Ceremony - Scott