(Civil War), (sculpture).

(Civil War), (sculpture).

Unknown, sculptor.

(Civil War), (sculpture).

Commissioned early 1890s. Dedicated 1893.

Sculpture: limestone; Base: granite.

Sculpture: approx. H. 5 ft. x W. 2 ft.; Base; approx. H. 120 in. x W. 60 in.

(On base, front:) ERECTED 1893/IN MEMORY OF OUR/COUNTRY'S DEFENDERS unsigned

Full-length uniformed Civil War soldier stands on a pedestal and tiered base. The figure wears a long coat and cap and holds his rifle vertically, with both hands around the barrel towards his proper left shoulder. There is a scabbard on his proper left side.

History -- United States -- Civil War

Figure male -- Full length

Occupation -- Military -- Soldier

Dress -- Uniform -- Military Uniform

Outdoor Sculpture -- New York -- Moravia

Christ United Methodist Church of Locke and Moravia, Corner of Church & Park Streets, Moravia, New York

In 1893, the First Congregational Church of Moravia leased land for $1 for the erection of the memorial. IAS files contain an excerpt from "Moravia and its Past," by Leslie L. Luther, 1966.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, New York survey, 1994.

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