Civil War Veteran's Memorial, (sculpture).

Civil War Veteran's Memorial, (sculpture).

Friedley-Voshardt Company, founder. (possibly by)

Civil War Veteran's Memorial, (sculpture).

Soldier at Parade Rest, (sculpture).

Dedicated June 20, 1900.

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Sculpture: zinc; Upper pedestal: patinated zinc: Lower base: stone.

Sculpture: approx. 10 ft. 6 in. x 37 in. x 41 in.; Base: approx. 21 x 52 x 52 in.

(Lower front of sculpture:) ERECTED BY/JAMES B TITMAN/Liet. (sic) and R.Q.M. of 27th and 33d/Regiments New Jersey Volunteers/WAR OF 1861-65/In memory of all/THE BRAVE HEROES/who served on land/and sea in/defense of country in any/of the wars of the United States. (Lower rear of sculpture, raised lettering:) "THESE WERE VALIANT/MEN OF MIGHT IN THEIR/GENERATION." unsigned

A uniformed Civil War soldier stands at parade rest, holding the barrel of his rifle with both hands at chest level, the butt of which rests by his proper right foot. His has a moustache and wears a billed cap, and a knee-length coat. He wears a short cape that is tied at the neck, swept back over his proper right shoulder. The lower section of the sculpture is multitiered and inscribed, and is set upon a short, square, rough-edged base.

History -- United States -- Civil War

History -- United States -- Military history

Figure male -- Full length

Occupation -- Military -- Soldier

Dress -- Uniform -- Military Uniform

Outdoor Sculpture -- New Jersey -- Sparta

First Presbyterian Church, Lawn, Sparta, New Jersey

The sculpture is a memorial to veterans of all U.S. wars and was purchased for $1,000. It was a gift of James B. Titman, a Civil War veteran, county landowner, merchant, farmer and horse breeder. IAS files contain an excerpt from "The Soldier's Monument in Sparta" by Mary Elinor Eppler, which suggests the sculpture was fabricated by the Friedley-Voshardt Company, and provides an illustration of the sculpture from around 1900. IAS files also contain a related article from The New Jersey Herald, Aug. 28, 1987, pg. 1.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, New Jersey survey, 1995.

The New Jersey Herald, Aug. 28, 1987, pg. 1.

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