Joe Spratt Post, 323, G.A.R., (sculpture).

Joe Spratt Post, 323, G.A.R., (sculpture).

Unknown, sculptor.

Joe Spratt Post, 323, G.A.R., (sculpture).

Sculpture: zinc; Base: limestone.

Sculpture: approx. 6 ft. x 16 in. x 16 in.; Base: approx. 6 x 5 X 5 ft.

(On plaque on front of base, raised letters:) JOE SPRATT POST,/323,/G. A. R. unsigned

A Civil War soldier, dressed in a knee-length coat with shoulder cape, long trousers, boots, and a brimmed cap. He stands at parade rest holding the barrel of a rifle with both hands. The butt of the rifle rests by his proper left foot. The sculpture is placed atop a tiered base.

History -- United States -- Civil War

Figure male -- Full length

Occupation -- Military -- Soldier

Dress -- Uniform -- Military Uniform

Homage -- Spratt, Joseph

Outdoor Sculpture -- New York -- Watertown

Administered by North Watertown Cemetery Association, 811 Bradley Street, Watertown, New York 13601

Located North Watertown Cemetery, Civil War Section, Watertown, New York

Joseph Spratt was born in 1831 and studied at West Point. He fought in the Civil War and died in 1865. The G.A.R. post was named in his honor.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, New York survey, 1994.

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