Civil War Soldier, (sculpture).

Civil War Soldier, (sculpture).

Unknown, sculptor.

Civil War Soldier, (sculpture).

Installed ca. 1926-1930 (?).

Sculpture: light gray granite; Base: granite.

Sculpture: approx. H. 6 ft.; Base: approx. H. 7 ft. 3 in.

(Front of plinth, incised lettering:) DONATED BY THE/LADIES OF THE G.A.R. "Civil War 1861-1866" unsigned

A uniformed Civil War soldier stands at parade rest, holding the barrel of his rifle at chest height with both hands, the butt resting by his feet. He wears a billed cap and has pouches strapped to his waist.

History -- United States -- Civil War

Figure male -- Full length

Occupation -- Military -- Soldier

Dress -- Uniform -- Military Uniform

Outdoor Sculpture -- Wisconsin -- Durand

Administered by Old Courthouse Museum, Washington Square, Box 74, Durand, Wisconsin 54736

Located Washington Square, Between Madison & Wells Streets on 3rd Avenue, Durand, Wisconsin

Monument commemorates Civil War soldiers and was erected by the Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic. IAS files contain two newspaper articles from the Courier-Wedge (Durand, Wisconsin): July 18, 1995, and Aug. 3, 1995.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Wisconsin survey, 1995.

Courier-Wedge (Durand, Wisconsin), July 18, 1995.

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