Soldiers and Sailors Monument, Battle Creek, MI
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The Soldiers and Sailors Monument is located in Monument Square at the intersection of East Michigan Ave., Washington Ave., and Van Buren St. in Battle Creek, MI.
Waymark Code: WM1TD7
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 07/07/2007
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The thirty-five feet tall Soldiers and Sailors Monument consists of two bronze Civil War soldiers carrying a flag on top of a granite pillar. The monument was dedicated in 1901.
The inscriptions reads:
To honor those who fought by land or sea for the American Republic. In grateful remembrance of their love of country, courage, and self-sacrifice the citizens of Battle Creek place this monument. The national progress achieved by their arms is an inspiration for those who struggle for freedom and humanity throughout the world.
"We cannot dedicate, we cannot consecrate, we cannot hallow this monument. Brave men, living and dead, have consecrated it by their struggles far above our power to add or detract." - Abraham Lincoln.
They gave to the world undying proof of their heroism, loyalty and patriotism. These men fought that the nation might live. We owe to them the blessings of civil and religious liberty, and the uplifting of our country in dignity, strength and security. Their deeds and sacrifices are the pledge of the liberty, fraternity and enlightenment of the American people.
Justice. Self Government. The Union. Freedom.
Date Installed or Dedicated: 01/01/1902
Name of Government Entity or Private Organization that built the monument: Citizens of Battle Creek
Union, Confederate or Other Monument: Union
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