(Civil War Statue in Cemetery), (sculpture).

(Civil War Statue in Cemetery), (sculpture).

Unknown, sculptor.

(Civil War Statue in Cemetery), (sculpture).

Figure: granite; Base: granite.

Figure: approx. 6 ft. x 24 in. x 2 ft.; Base: approx. 8 x 5 x 5 ft.

(Front of base:) IN MEMORY OF/THE UNKNOWN/DEAD (Back of base, incised:) ERECTED BY THE/W.R.C. No. 130/JOHN B. HANCOX POST/No. 314 C.A.R./DEPT. OF IOWA/AND/CITIZENS OF/BELLE PLAINE (Side of base:) In Memory of/Unknown/Soldiers/and/Sailors/1861-1866 unsigned

A moustached, uniformed Civil War soldier stands at parade rest, holding the barrel of his rifle at chest height, the butt of which rests by his feet. He wears a visored cap and a short cape over a knee-length coat. The soldier is mounted upon a multitiered base with inscriptions, with a pediment-shaped upper section.

History -- United States -- Civil War

Figure male -- Full length

Occupation -- Military -- Soldier

Dress -- Uniform -- Military Uniform

Outdoor Sculpture -- Iowa -- Belle Plaine

Administered by City of Belle Plaine, City Offices, 1207 8th Avenue, Belle Plaine, Iowa 52208

Located Oak Hill Cemetery, Belle Plaine, Iowa

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Iowa survey, 1996.

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