Civil War Memorial to Soldiers of Cumberland County, (sculpture).

Civil War Memorial to Soldiers of Cumberland County, (sculpture).

Owens, Richard, sculptor.

Civil War Memorial to Soldiers of Cumberland County, (sculpture).

Dedicated Aug. 19, 1871.

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Sculpture: white marble; Base: light gray Gettysburg granite, blue Montgomery County marble, white marble and blue Pennsylvania marble.

Sculpture: approx. H. 25 ft. x Diam. 2 1/2 ft.; Base: approx. 3 x 10 x 10 ft.

(On spiral band on column: names of battles in which the men took part) (On lower section at base of column, on white marble plaques: names of 238 officers and soldiers)

The memorial consists of tall column topped by an eagle perched on a globe. The column is decorated with reliefs of folded flags surrounded by a wreath of laurels and a spiral band. The column is mounted on a rectangular tiered base adorned with blue Pennsylvania marble cannons on each corner.

History -- United States -- Civil War

Animal -- Bird -- Eagle

Outdoor Sculpture -- Pennsylvania -- Carlisle

Administered by Borough of Carlisle, 53 West South Street, Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013

Located City Square, High & Hanover Streets, Carlisle, Pennsylvania

The Soldiers' Monument Association initiated the effort to install the memorial. The memorial cost $5,000 and honors the memory of 238 Cumberland County men who were killed during the Civil War. In front of the base there are four bronze plaques that list of the 238 names inscribed on the base of the column. Below these plaques is a long narrow inscription plaque that reads: "In honor of the soldiers of Cumberland County who fell in defense in the union during the Great Rebellion./This monument is created by those who revere the Patriotism and wish to perpetuate the Memory of the brave men, who aided in saving the Nation and securing the Blessings of Liberty for all." A small plaque next to this plaque reads: Donor/G. B. Stuart/Charitable Foundation/1993.

For additional information see: the Carlisle Herald, Jan. 4, 1867; May 22, 1868; June 19, 1868; June 26, 1868; July 31, 1868; Nov. 13, 1868; July 2, 1869; and Aug. 24, 1871; Beers' "History of Cumberland and Adams Counties, Pa.," 1886, pg. 122-128; Wing's "History of Cumberland County, Pa.," 18779, pg. 147; and "Minutes and Treasurer's Account of the Soldiers Monument Association, Carlisle, PA," located in the Hamilton Library.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Pennsylvania survey, 1994.

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