Civil War Monument-Scarborough, (sculpture).

Civil War Monument-Scarborough, (sculpture).

Unknown, sculptor.

Civil War Monument-Scarborough, (sculpture).

Soldiers and Sailors Monument, (sculpture).

1913. Dedicated June 1913.

Sculpture: Barre granite; Base: Barre granite.

Sculpture: approx. H. 25 ft.; Base: approx. W. 7 ft. 9 in. x D. 7 ft. 9 in.

(Incised on pedestal, front:) SCARBORO (sic) TO HER SONS/WHO FOUGHT/FOR/THE UNION/1776-1913 unsigned

Full-length figure of a uniformed Union soldier stands atop a tiered base and columnic pedestal. The figure stands at parade rest and holds his rifle in front of him with both hands around the barrel and the butt on the ground. He wears a long caped coat, cap and moustache.

History -- United States -- Civil War

History -- United States -- Military history

Figure male -- Full length

Occupation -- Military -- Soldier

Dress -- Uniform -- Military Uniform

Outdoor Sculpture -- Maine -- Scarborough

Administered by City of Scarborough, P. O. Box 360, Scarborough, Maine 04074

Located Broadturn Road & Route 1, Scarborough, Maine

Commissioned by Scarborough's Soldiers and Sailors Association for $2,500, of which $500 was contributed by the City.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Maine survey, 1995.

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