Blount County War Casualties, (sculpture).

Blount County War Casualties, (sculpture).

Tipton, James R., sculptor.

Blount County War Casualties, (sculpture).

Blount County War Dead Monument, (sculpture).

1965. Dedicated 1966.

Bronze statue on base of various colors of Tennessee marble with bronze plaques and concrete.

Sculpture: approx. 5 ft. x 1 ft. 6 in. x 1 ft. 6 in.; Base: approx. 4 x 10 x 4 ft.

(On front of base:) BLOUNT COUNTY WAR DEAD (Around the base, on bronze plaques: names of Blount County war casualties from the War of 1812 through the Persian Gulf War) unsigned

A bronze statue of a soldier dressed for battle, positioned atop a large marble and concrete base with several bronze plaques attached. The soldier stands with feet shoulder width apart, proper left hand on hip. In his proper right hand he holds a rifle. The rifle is positioned vertically, with the butt beside his proper right foot. He wears a uniform which includes a helmet, belt with pouches, fatigues, and calf-high boots.

Occupation -- Military -- Soldier

History -- United States -- Mexican War

History -- United States -- Civil War

History -- United States -- World War I

History -- United States -- World War II

History -- United States -- Korean War

History -- United States -- Vietnam War

History -- United States -- Persian Gulf War

Outdoor Sculpture -- Tennessee -- Maryville

Administered by Blount County, Maryville, Tennessee

Located Blount County Courthouse, Lawn, Maryville, Tennessee

This monument was erected by the Disabled American Veterans, Chapter No. 76.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Tennessee survey, 1992.

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