Civil War Monument, (sculpture).

Civil War Monument, (sculpture).

Mitchell, Chester, sculptor.

Mitchell Granite Company, fabricator.

Civil War Monument, (sculpture).

Dedicated June 25th, 1868.

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Approx. H. 34 ft. 3 in. (35 tons).

(On shaft:) U.S. (On front:) IN HONOR OF OUR PATRIOTIC BUILDERS KILLED IN BATT AT/(list of battles) (On side:) DIED OF DISEASE CONTRACTED IN THE ARMY (list of names) (On side:) DIED OF WOUNDS RECEIVED IN BATTLE (list of names) (On side:) DIED IN PRISON (list of names) unsigned

A tall granite shaft is adorned with bronze inscription plaques, two arched tiers, and raised shield with US in raised letters, and a band of stars. The shaft rests on a base of three steps.

History -- United States -- Civil War

Outdoor Sculpture -- Massachusetts -- Quincy

Administered by City of Quincy, Quincy, Massachusetts

Located Mt. Wollaston Cemetery, Sea Street, Quincy, Massachusetts

IAS files contain a copy of the Massachusetts Historical Commission Form C - Object questionnaire dated July 1, 1986. The monument cost $4,360.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Massachusetts survey, 1997.

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