Civil War Soldier, (sculpture).

Civil War Soldier, (sculpture).

Eldredge, L. W., designer.

Civil War Soldier, (sculpture).

Dedicated 1897.

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Sculpture: stone; Base: concrete and granite.

Sculpture: approx. H. 8 ft. 6 in. x W. 32 in.; Base: approx. H. 5 ft. x 7 ft.

(Upper front of base, incised lettering:) 1897/IN MEMORY OF/OUR/FALLEN HEROES/1861-1865/(raised lettering:) BANGOR unsigned

A full-length figure of a Civil War soldier standing at parade rest. He has a moustache and is in uniform, wearing a cap and a coat with a short cape. The soldier grasps the barrel of his rifle with both hands at chest level, the stock resting by his proper right foot. A bayonet and case are attached to the proper left side of the soldier's waist. The sculpture is mounted on a square, stepped concrete base with an upper granite pedestal.

History -- United States -- Civil War

Figure male -- Full length

Occupation -- Military -- Soldier

Dress -- Uniform -- Military Uniform

Outdoor Sculpture -- New York -- North Bangor

Administered by Town of Bangor, Bangor, New York

Located Route 11, next to Post Office, North Bangor, New York

The monument commemorates soldiers from Bangor, New York who died in the Civil War.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, New York survey, 1994.

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