Of the nearly three million Union soldiers who fought during the Civil War, only an estimated 5,000 were still living in 1938. More than 100 of these veterans attended the 72nd encampment and most were over 90 years old.
Drake University President and astronomy professor Dr. D. W. Morehouse installed and adjusted the timepiece.
The sundial is on display at the Iowa State Capitol Complex and is part of the Monuments and Memorials Tour.
Previous articles in the series:
Allison Monument
American Revolution
Bicentennial Fountain
Bicentennial Time Capsule
Centennial Time Capsule
Christopher Columbus Memorial
Cornerstone
Crocker Memorial
Daniel Cooper Memorial Tree
Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R.) Flagpole
Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R.) Memorial Bench
