William Windom - Memorials

Memorials

Windom's engraved portrait appeared on the $2.00 denomination of U.S. silver certificates from 1891 to 1896. The revenue cutter USSWindom was named for him.


The city of Windom in Cottonwood County, Minnesota is named for him.

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