Civil War Monument, (sculpture).

Civil War Monument, (sculpture).

John M. Gessler Sons, founder.

Civil War Monument, (sculpture).

Installed 1897 (?).

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Sculpture: stone; Base: stone.

Sculpture: approx. 6 ft. x 18 in. x 18 in.; Base: approx. 15 ft. x 6 ft. x 5 ft.

John M. Gessler's Sons Phila, Pa (On front of base:) 1861/1869/In Memory of/The Soldiers/Who Fought/for the/Preservation of the Union Founder's mark appears.

Civil War sentry stands atop a tall column set on multi-tiered base. The soldier is dressed in uniform, with coat and hat, and stands at ease holding a rifle barrel, which rests by his proper right foot.

History -- United States -- Civil War

Figure male -- Full length

Occupation -- Military -- Soldier

Outdoor Sculpture -- Pennsylvania -- Johnstown

Administered by Citizen's Cemetery Association, Grandview Cemetery, Millcreek Road & Bucknell Avenue, Prospect Section, Johnstown, Pennsylvania 15901

Located Grandview Cemetery, Millcreek Road & Bucknell Avenue, Johnstown, Pennsylvania

In 1887, a deed to the G.A.R. authorized a soldier's monument to be erected. City minutes from Nov. 21, 1900 report that the monument had been erected at a cost of $2,300. IAS files contain information sheet giving history of Grandview Cemetery.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Pennsylvania survey, 1994.

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