(Civil War Monument), (sculpture).

(Civil War Monument), (sculpture).

Unknown, sculptor.

(Civil War Monument), (sculpture).

Statue: granite; Base: granite.

Figure: approx. 6 x 2 x 2 ft.; Base: approx. 20 x 6 x 6 ft.

(Lower front of base, raised:) TO OUR HONORED DEAD/1861--1865 (Rear of base, in cross:) W.R.C. 1866

A uniformed Civil War soldier stands at parade rest, holding the barrel of his rifle at chest height, the butt of which rests by his feet. He wears a wide-brimmed hat, thigh-length jacket, small backpack, with a canteen slung over his shoulder on his back proper left. The soldier is mounted upon a tall, multitiered, square base that includes the following reliefs around the upper top: front, crossed rifles; back, crossed cannons; side, crossed swords; other side, anchor. The base section below the reliefs contains, on the front, a relief of an emblem with an eagle clutching a badge; and, on the back, an WRC cross. The lower sections of the base are stepped, with an inscription on the front. The monument is surrounded by a short fence.

History -- United States -- Civil War

Figure male -- Full length

Occupation -- Military -- Soldier

Dress -- Uniform -- Military Uniform

Outdoor Sculpture -- Iowa -- Chariton

Administered by City of Chariton, City Offices, Chariton, Iowa 50049

Located Lucus County Courthouse, Chariton, Iowa

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Iowa survey, 1996.

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