(Civil War Statue), (sculpture).

(Civil War Statue), (sculpture).

Unknown, sculptor.

(Civil War Statue), (sculpture).

Gray veined white marble on a marble base.

Figure: approx. H. 6 ft. x Diam. 2 ft.; Base: approx. H. 5 ft. x W. varies: 26-44 in.

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

Standing figure of a soldier, facing west, wearing a uniform consisting of a long coat, a cape buttoned at the top and a cap. The moustached figure holds a rifle with both hands by the barrel. The butt of the gun rests in front of his proper left foot. His proper right foot is forward and bent at the knee. He stands in front of a tree stump.

History -- United States -- Civil War

Occupation -- Military -- Soldier

Figure male -- Full length

Dress -- Uniform -- Military Uniform

Object -- Weapon -- Gun

Dress -- Accessory -- Hat

Outdoor Sculpture -- Vermont -- Wilmington

Administered by Town of Wilmington, Wilmington, Vermont 05363

Located Pettee Memorial Library, South Main Street, Wilmington, Vermont 05363

Formerly located Foot of Lisle Hill, North River Street, Wilmington, Vermont 05363

The sculpture was originally sited at the foot of Lisle Hill on North River Street. It was erected sometime after 1900 and replaced another statue. Sometime between 1910 and 1916, the statue was moved to its current site.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Vermont survey, 1992.

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