Soldier's Monument, (sculpture).

Soldier's Monument, (sculpture).

Unknown, sculptor.

Carter, R. F., designer.

Soldier's Monument, (sculpture).

Dedicated July 4, 1884.

Approx. H. 46.5 ft. x W. 12 ft.

(On front:) ERECTED BY CYRUS W. HOLMES TO COMMEMORATE THE VALOR AND PATRIOTISM OF THE SOLDIER WHO ON LAND AND SEA UPHELD THE NATIONAL CAUSE 1861-1865

A square granite shaft on a stepped base is topped by a standing figure of a soldier holding his rifle vertically in front of him.

History -- United States -- Civil War

Figure male -- Full length

Occupation -- Military -- Soldier

Dress -- Uniform -- Military Uniform

Outdoor Sculpture -- Massachusetts -- Monson

Administered by Town of Monson, Monson, Massachusetts

Located Corner of Main & High Streets, Monson, Massachusetts

The monument was erected by Cyrus W. Holmes and was presented to the Marcus Keep Post No. 155 on July 4, 1884. The monument honors those from Monson who served in the Civil War. IAS files contain a copy of the Massachusetts Historical Commission Form dated 1988.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Massachusetts survey, 1997.

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