Wood carver creates patriotic tribute inside Delavan tree with Civil War ties

Wood carver creates patriotic tribute inside Delavan tree with Civil War ties

Delavan's Civil War soldiers lined up to fight under the Muster Tree, which stood tall for generations before it died in 2023. Justin Howland reshaped the tree's trunk to honor its Civil War history.WATCH: Wood carver creates patriotic tribute inside Delavan tree with Civil War ties Wood carver creates patriotic tribute inside Delavan tree with Civil War tiesHowland was commissioned by the Delavan Historical Society to carve the oak tree into a …

Woodcarver Justin Howland creates historic tribute from Civil War-era tree

Woodcarver Justin Howland creates historic tribute from Civil War-era tree June 30, 2026 | 9:35 am CDT Woodworking Industry News Woodcarver Justin Howland creates historic tribute from Civil War-era tree By Dakota Smith June 30, 2026 | 9:35 am CDT Print DHS commissioned Grizz Works Wood Sculpture & Outdoor Gallery to save the tree's significance to the town. Photos by Peggy Murphy/Delavan Historical Society.  DELAVAN, Wis. — Justin Howland…