Monument to Union Soldiers and Sailors, (sculpture).

Monument to Union Soldiers and Sailors, (sculpture).

Unknown, sculptor.

Monument to Union Soldiers and Sailors, (sculpture).

Dedicated June 14, 1916.

Figure: bronze; Base: Barre granite.

Figure: approx. 5 x 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 ft.; Base: approx. 13 x 8 x 8 ft. (56,000 lbs.).

(On front of base, raised:) IN MEMORY OF/THE UNION/SOLDIERS AND SAILORS/1861-1865 (On back of base, raised:) ERECTED BY CITIZENS/OF GRUNDY COUNTY/UNDER AUSPICES OF/W.R.C.-1915

A Union Civil War soldier stands dressed in full military uniform, including a long coat, cape, and cap, holding the barrel of a rifle with both hands, proper left over proper right. The butt of the rifle rests between the soldier's feet. The figure stands atop a multitiered base. Carved on the top of the base below the figure are two crossed swords. Two sword sheaths are crossed in a similar fashion on the other side of the base. One side of the base is decorated with the GAR star emblem. The other side is decorated with the WRC insignia. The base is surrounded by a circular flower bed.

History -- United States -- Civil War

Figure male -- Full length

Occupation -- Military -- Soldier

Occupation -- Military -- Sailor

Dress -- Uniform -- Military Uniform

Dress -- Accessory -- Hat

Object -- Weapon -- Gun

Outdoor Sculpture -- Missouri -- Trenton

Administered by Grundy County Courthouse, Grounds & Maintenance, Main & 8th Streets, Trenton, Missouri 64683

Located Grundy County Courthouse, Main & 8th Streets, Courthouse Square, Trenton, Missouri

The local post of the Grand Army of the Republic introduced a resolution in 1885 to have a monument erected honoring the soldiers and sailors who lost their lives during the Civil War. It was not until Mrs. Rose M. Elledge visited the battlefields of Chattanooga and saw where her father had been imprisoned that provided that final catalyst for the monument's erection. Through the support of various groups the monument was fully financed and completed in less than four years. 200 local Civil War veterans gathered to participate in the dedication ceremony. IAS files contain a related excerpt from William Ray Denslow's, "Centennial History of Grundy County, Missouri, 1839-1939," Trenton, MO: 1939; as well as other related articles.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Missouri survey, 1995.

Denslow, William Ray, "Centennial History of Grundy County, Missouri, 1839-1939," Trenton, MO: 1939.

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