HISTORIC REFLECTION … Williams County History (July 22, 1972): The Edgerton Civil War monument “Clem” was moved from its original loca-tion in the intersection of Indiana Street and Michigan Avenue to the town hall courtyard. In 1911 Walter Slaughter Post Grand Army of the Republic sponsored efforts to erect Edgerton’s veterans’ monument, affectionately known as “Clem.” On May 30, 1912, an American flag covering “Clem” was unfurled, revealing the monument—located in the intersection of Indiana Street and Michigan Avenue—to a large crowd. As larger, faster motorized vehicles replaced horse-drawn conveyances, Clem’s position in Edgerton’s main intersection became less and less desirable. On July 22, 1972 “Clem” was relocated to the town hall’s west lawn. On June 23, 2010, a severe weather microburst dam-aged the town hall, fire station and “Clem.” In September 2011, following repairs, “Clem” returned to his former location, and the historic monument was rededicated during the Edgerton Fall Fest on October 8, 2011. This circa 1972 image from the Williams County Public Library Huffman Photographic Archives was taken looking northeast at the intersection of Indiana Street and Michigan Avenue. Note the overhead holiday lighting strings and Dolly’s Restaurant in the right background.
