Mexican War Monument - Harrisburg, PA - Smithsonian Art Inventory Sculptures on Waymarking.com

Impressive monument to those citizens from Pennsylvania who died during the Mexican War of 1846 - 1848. It is located on the southwest portion of the State Capitol grounds in Harrisburg.

It is made of marble, and seated on a granite base. The monument features a winged Victory perched atop a fluted column and seated on a marble base, surrounded by four eagles. The front inscription reads:

ERECTED BY THE
STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
1868

COMMEMORATIVE OF HER CITIZENS
WHO LOST THEIR LIVES
DURING THE MEXICAN WAR OF
1846, 47 & 48

The various battles and campaigns are listed around the base.

TITLE: Mexican War Monument ARTIST(S): Alricks, Hamilton, Jr., sculptor. McFadden, John, sculptor. DATE: 1868 MEDIUM: Marble and Granite CONTROL NUMBER: IAS PA001729 Direct Link to the Individual Listing in the Smithsonian Art Inventory: [Web Link] PHYSICAL LOCATION: State Capitol 3rd Street Harrisburg, PA 17101 DIFFERENCES NOTED BETWEEN THE INVENTORY LISTING AND YOUR OBSERVATIONS AND RESEARCH: Nil.

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