(Civil War Soldier), (sculpture).

(Civil War Soldier), (sculpture).

Unknown, sculptor.

(Civil War Soldier), (sculpture).

Dedicated Aug. 8, 1906.

Sculpture: Barre granite; Base: granite.

Sculpture: approx. 7 x 3 x 2 ft.; Base: approx. 20 ft. x 102 in. x 102 in.

(On front of base:) TRIBUTE/OF/FRANKLINVILLE/TO THE PATRIOTS/OF/1861-1865 (On back of base:) LEST WE FORGET (On north side of base:) ERECTED IN 1906 (On south side of base:) ONE COUNTRY, ONE FLAG

Full-length figure of a Civil War flag bearer. He wears a uniform and cap. His proper right hand is crossed over to grab the hilt of the sword hanging at his proper left side. He holds the flag against his proper left side with his proper left arm. The sculpture stands atop a tall granite pedestal. Near the bottom of the pedestal are reliefs of military trophies including crossed sabres and an anchor. The pedestal ends in a two-stepped base. The outer edge of the bottom step is rough-hewn.

History -- United States -- Civil War

Figure male -- Full length

Occupation -- Military -- Soldier

Dress -- Uniform -- Military Uniform

Object -- Other -- Flag

Outdoor Sculpture -- New York -- Franklinville

Administered by Mt. Prospect Cemetery Association, Franklinville, New York 14737

Located Mt. Prospect Cemetery, Chestnut Street, Franklinville, New York

Save Outdoor Sculpture, New York survey, 1994.

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