July 2010 commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Milroy Statue erected in Milroy Park by the Jasper County Historical Society. The Civil War military career of General Milroy provided notoriety for Jasper County, and the Rensselaer Library houses a collection of items dating back to Milroy’s military career and life in the library’s Genealogy Room.
In keeping with the centennial anniversary of Milroy’s memorable contributions to our country, the Rensselaer Library is inviting the public to attend an Open House in his honor, held on Friday, July 2 from 1-3 pm in the library’s Genealogy Room, where selected items will be available for viewing and staff will be available to answer questions about Milroy, his life, and his military career.
Refreshments will be served. No registration is required, and all ages are welcome to attend. This Open House is held in conjunction with the Historical Society’s centennial celebration of the Milroy Statue on July 4 in Milroy Park. For more information, visit or call the Rensselaer Library at 866-5881.
To learn more about General Milroy online, visit the library's official Robert H. Milroy Collection online, where you can view pictures and read his wartime correspondence.
