Civil War Memorial, (sculpture).

Civil War Memorial, (sculpture).

Unknown, sculptor.

Civil War Memorial, (sculpture).

Figure: cast bronze; Base: polished granite.

Figure: approx. 6 x 2 x 2 ft.; Base: approx. 8 x 4 x 4 ft.

(Bronze letters on upper front of base:) G. A. R. (Middle front of base, incised:) IN MEMORY OF/CIVIL WAR VETERANS/1861-1865

Civil War soldier in uniform stands at parade rest, clutching the barrel of his rifle with both hands. The butt of the gun rests on the ground. He stands atop a three-tiered base with inscription. The front of the top tier has a bronze relief of the GAR membership badge.

History -- United States -- Civil War

Figure male -- Full length

Occupation -- Military -- Soldier

Dress -- Uniform -- Military Uniform

Outdoor Sculpture -- Pennsylvania -- Huntingdon

Administered by Riverview Cemetery, 1001 Moore Street, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania 16652

Located Riverview Cemetery, 4th Street, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania

In memory of Civil War veterans. Associated with the Grand Army of the Republic.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Pennsylvania survey, 1994.

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