Civil War Monument, (sculpture).

Civil War Monument, (sculpture).

Batterson, James Goodwin, 1823-1901, sculptor.

James G. Batterson (Firm), fabricator.

Civil War Monument, (sculpture).

Jan. 1867. Dedicated Oct. 14, 1868.

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Sculpture: granite; Base: red limestone.

Overall: approx. H. 45 ft. (160 tons).

J. G. Batterson (Incised on plate on top tier of base, south face:) EAST BLOOMFIELD/TO THE MEMORY OF HER SONS/WHO DIED IN DEFENSE OF THE/UNION/1861-5 (On shaft, south side, in raised letters:) PENINSULA/RICHMOND (On shaft, east side, in raised letters:) GETTEYSBURGH (sic)/PETERSBURGH (sic) (On shaft, north side, in raised letters:) WILDERNESS/COLD HARBOR (On shaft, west side, in raised letters:) ANTIETAM/FREDERICKSBURGH (sic) signed

Full-length figure of a uniformed Union soldier stands atop a tall shaft, pedestal and tiered base. The figure has a beard and wears a cap and long coat. The coat is open and loosely draped around his shoulders. He holds his rifle in front of him with both hands around the barrel and the butt near his proper left foot. There is a decorative relief on the front of the shaft comprised of flags, sabers and other military accouterments.

History -- United States -- Civil War

Figure male -- Full length

Occupation -- Military -- Soldier

Dress -- Uniform -- Military Uniform

Outdoor Sculpture -- New York -- East Bloomfield

Administered by Town of East Bloomfield, East Bloomfield, New York

Located Elton Park, Route 5 & 20, East Bloomfield, New York

The monument was erected by the Town and citizens of East Bloomfield for $6,000. The Town contributed $1,000 and the remainder was raised through public subscription by the ladies of the Congregational Church.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, New York survey, 1994.

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