Civil War Monument Kennebunk, (sculpture).

Civil War Monument Kennebunk, (sculpture).

Unknown, sculptor.

Morrison, George E., contractor,

Civil War Monument Kennebunk, (sculpture).

Dedicated Oct. 24, 1908.

Figure: Barre granite; Base: stone.

Figure: approx. H. 25 ft.; Base: approx. W. 8 ft. x D. 8 ft.

(On front of lower base, incised:) 1861-1865

A Union Civil War soldier stands at parade rest wearing a military uniform the includes a long coat, cape, and cap. He holds the barrel of a rifle in front of him with both hands. The butt of the rifle rests near his feet. The figure stands atop an elaborate multitiered base that is decorated on the crenelated level with an anchor, the symbol of the Relief Corps, and a shield.

History -- United States -- Civil War

Figure male -- Full length

Occupation -- Military -- Soldier

Dress -- Uniform -- Military Uniform

Dress -- Accessory -- Hat

Object -- Weapon -- Gun

Outdoor Sculpture -- Maine -- Kennebunk

Administered by Town of Kenebunk, Town Manager, 1 Summer Street, Kennebunk, Maine 04043

Located Fletcher Street & Main Street, Kennebunk, Maine

IAS files contain a related excerpt from George A. Gilpatric's "The Village of Kennebunk, ME," 1935, pg. 34.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Maine survey, 1995.

National Park Service, American Monuments and Outdoor Sculpture Database, ME5004, 1989.

Monumental News, July 1908, pg. 532.

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