(Civil War Memorial), (sculpture).

(Civil War Memorial), (sculpture).

Unknown, sculptor.

(Civil War Memorial), (sculpture).

Figure: granite.

Figure: approx. 6 x 3 x 3 ft; Base: approx. 15 x 6 x 6 ft.

(Front of base, raised:) (relief of emblem with eagle)/IN MEMORY OF/THE DEFENDERS/OF OUR UNION/1861-1865/(relief of crossed rifles)/1865 (Rear of lower base, raised:) (relief of crossed cannons)/1861 (Side of base:) (crossed swords)/1864 (Other side of base:) (anchor)/1862

A uniformed Civil War soldier stands at parade rest, both hands gripping the barrel of his rifle, the butt of which rests by his feet. The soldier is wearing a visored cap, a short cape over a knee-length coat, and a canteen attached to his rear proper left waist. The figure is mounted upon a multitiered, alternated, inscribed base with a star-bordered top, a cornice, an attenuated upper section, and reliefs. The memorial is contained within a planted setting by a short chain fence.

History -- United States -- Civil War

Figure male -- Full length

Occupation -- Military -- Soldier

Dress -- Uniform -- Military Uniform

Outdoor Sculpture -- Iowa -- Bedford

Administered by City of Bedford, 621 Court Avenue, Bedford, Iowa 50833

Located Taylor County Courthouse, Bedford, Iowa

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Iowa survey, 1996.

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