Civil War Monument, (sculpture).

Civil War Monument, (sculpture).

Frederick & Field, fabricator.

Civil War Monument, (sculpture).

1866. Dedicated Sept. 12, 1867.

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Quincy granite.

Approx. H. 23 1/2 ft. x W. 6 ft.

(On front:) HONOR THE BRAVE (list of names)/GETTYSBURG/(list of names)/BALLS BLUFF/(list of names)/PORT HUDSON/(list of names)

A tall granite obelisk topped with a ring of stars is adorned on the lower front with a relief of crossed rifles.

History -- United States -- Civil War

Outdoor Sculpture -- Massachusetts -- Leominster

Administered by City of Leominster, Leominster, Massachusetts 01453

Located Monument Square, Between Main & Central Streets, Leominster, Massachusetts 01453

The monument was erected by the citizens of Leominster to honor those who served during the Civil War. IAS files contain a copy of the Massachusetts Historical Commission Form C - Monuments questionnaire.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Massachusetts survey, 1997.

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