Soldiers' Monument, (sculpture).

Soldiers' Monument, (sculpture).

J. M. Hamilton and Son, fabricator.

Soldiers' Monument, (sculpture).

Dedicated June 13, 1900.

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Sculpture: Barre granite; Base: Quincy granite and concrete.

Overall: approx. H. 33 ft. 4 in.

(On base, front:) IN MEMORY OF THE MEN WHO SERVED IN DEFENSE OF OUR COUNTRY (On base, rear:) 1900 (On base, right:) ERECTED BY THE CITIZENS OF THE TOWN OF CALEDONIA (On base, left:) 1861-5 (Incised on third base are names of soldiers who fought in the Revolutionary War, War of 1812 and Civil War by Infantry, Artillery and Cavalry) unsigned

Full-length figure of a uniformed Union soldier stands at parade rest atop a tall column, pedestal and tiered base. The figure wears a cap and long coat and holds his rifle in front of him with both hands around the barrel and the butt near his proper right foot. Decorative relief elements on the base cap include crossed rifles, crossed sabers, crossed cannons, an anchor and rope emblem, draped flags, a knapsack and a Grand Army of the Republic emblem.

History -- United States -- Civil War

History -- United States -- War of 1812

History -- United States -- Revolution

Figure male -- Full length

Occupation -- Military -- Soldier

Dress -- Uniform -- Military Uniform

Outdoor Sculpture -- New York -- Caledonia

Administered by Village of Caledonia, 3095 Main Street, Caledonia, New York 14423

Located Intersection of State & Main Streets, Caledonia, New York

The monument was initiated in 1876 with seed money from the balance of a wartime fund. In 1898, the McNaughton Post No. 625, Grand Army of the Republic renewed efforts to erect the monument. The Village contributed $1,000 and additional funds were raised through public subscription. The final cost was just over $2,000. There is a time capsule buried in the cornerstone. IAS files contain related articles from the Caledonia Advertiser, June 12, 1975 and July 3, 1975 and the names on the monument.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, New York survey, 1994.

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